Which Statement Concerning Sex Differences in Longevity Is TRUE

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning sex differences in longevity is TRUE?

• A) In the United States, the average longevity for women is about one year longer than that for men.
• B) The reduction of death during childbirth has led to an increase in longevity for women over the past century.
• C) In industrial countries, factors like education and work opportunities do not appear to impact longevity in women.
• D) The rate of dying from one of the top 15 causes of death is significantly higher in women than in men.

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