Which of the Following Statements About Ethnic Differences in Average

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ethnic differences in average longevity is true?

• A) Older ethnic individuals have a shorter life expectancy than European Americans.
• B) Older ethnic individuals have a longer life expectancy than European Americans.
• C) At birth, ethnic individuals have a longer life expectancy than European Americans.
• D) At birth, people of all ethnicities have the same life expectancy rates.

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