A Publication in the Year 2020 Reports on the Results

question 40

Multiple Choice

A publication in the year 2020 reports on the results of autopsies of elderly people in three cultures.Of individuals in the study,90% showed signs of osteoporotic fractures and osteoporosis.What might the researchers suggest is happening in these cultures?

• A)Longevity of individuals is decreasing.
• B)Longevity of individuals is increasing.
• C)Fewer dairy products were consumed than by individuals in other cultures,leading to bone conditions.
• D)Interpersonal violence leading to the fractures was more common.

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