Why Has the Gender Gap in Life Expectancy Shrunk in Western

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why has the gender gap in life expectancy shrunk in Western nations?

• A) Because genetically men have increased their life expectancy over generations.
• B) Because more women in Western nations are dying in childbirth, lowering the average life expectancy for women.
• C) Because men are becoming more active than ever before.
• D) Because of gains in medical technology and an increased recognition of the effects of lifestyle on health.

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