Which Statement Is True About the Maximum Lifespan of Humans

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the maximum lifespan of humans?

• A) For people age 65 and older, life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past decade and a half.
• B) Gains in average life expectancy are largely the result of reducing health risks in the first 20 or 30 years.
• C) The odds of becoming a centenarian are moderate to high-in the U.S. population, 100 for every 10,000 people.
• D) Researchers agree that we can and should add to human maximum lifespan, which is currently close to 110 years.

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