Which of the Following Is True of Life Expectancy

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of life expectancy?

• A)The life expectancy at birth is higher for males than for females in almost all societies.
• B)In the United States, the average life expectancy for males was 81 years, while it was 76 for females.
• C)Women in San Marino rank at the top in terms of life expectancy.
• D)By region, life expectancy is lowest in Western and Southern Europe.

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