Which of the Following Occurs as a Result of an Epidemiological

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs as a result of an epidemiological transition?

• A) An increase in life expectancy at birth and the leading causes of death becoming chronic and degenerative diseases later in life
• B) A decrease in life expectancy at birth and the leading causes of death becoming infectious, parasitic, and acute illnesses
• C) An increase in fertility and a decrease in mortality due to the technoplosion
• D) A decrease in fertility and the development of an aging population

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