Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Changes in Life

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the changes in life expectancy between 1940-2000 in the US?

• A) The life expectancy of females increased substantially but there was little change for males.
• B) The life expectancy of African American males is higher than that of African American females, but the life expectancy of white males is lower than that of white females.
• C) The life expectancies of people of all races has remained about the same as advances in health have been offset by declines due to environmental factors.
• D) The life expectancy of people with Down's Syndrome grew by about 25 times, and the life expectancy of African Americans grew faster than the life expectancy of whites.

Recognize the significance of medical law, regulatory guidelines, ethics, and risk management in the practice of medical assisting.

Understand the different areas of medical assisting and their respective roles.

Identify key skills associated with general, administrative, and clinical areas of medical assisting.

Demonstrate knowledge of the specific tasks performed in the clinical area of medical assisting.

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