Which Statement Does NOT Describe the Effect of SES Upon

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT describe the effect of SES upon a person's life span?

• A) Those with higher levels of education tend to live longer than those with less.
• B) In the United States, the difference in life span between those with the lowest and the highest SES is about 30 years.
• C) The impact of SES on life span is decreasing in the U.S.
• D) Better income may result in better medical care.

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