Which of the Following Describes Gender Differences in Life Expectancy

question 301

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes gender differences in life expectancy?

• A) The number of newborn females is equal to the number of males, and females have a longer life expectancy than do males.
• B) The number of newborn females is larger than the number of males, and females have a shorter life expectancy than do males.
• C) The number of newborn females is equal to the number of males, and females have a shorter life expectancy than do males.
• D) The number of newborn females is smaller than the number of males, and

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