Which Statement Concerning the Life Expectancy of African Americans and European

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the life expectancy of African Americans and European Americans is TRUE?

• A) At birth, African Americans have a greater life expectancy than European Americans.
• B) At age 45, African Americans have a greater life expectancy than European Americans.
• C) At age 85, African Americans have a greater life expectancy than European Americans.
• D) African Americans never have a greater life expectancy than European Americans.

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