What Effect Did Industrialization Have on Life Expectancy in High-Income

question 30

Multiple Choice

What effect did industrialization have on life expectancy in high-income countries?

• A) Life expectancy went up about 30 years.
• B) There was little effect on life expectancy.
• C) Life expectancy went down by about 10 years.
• D) Life expectancy rose for women but fell for men.

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