What Is the Term for the Average Number of Years

question 111

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the average number of years that individuals born in a given year can expect to live?

• A) morbidity
• B) life expectancy
• C) burden of disease
• D) disability-adjusted life year

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Definitions:

Ecological Catastrophe

A severe, often sudden environmental disaster that results in significant ecological damage or degradation.

Last 50 Years

Refers to the most recent half-century period, often used in discussions to assess changes, developments, or trends over time.

Urgent Social Need

Critical and immediate requirements within a society that necessitate collective action or policy intervention.