Which Change Is the Primary Explanation for Life Expectancy Increasing

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which change is the primary explanation for life expectancy increasing so notably since the early 1900s?

• A) An increase in findings from medical laboratory research
• B) Incredible advances in surgical techniques and procedures
• C) Improved sanitation and other public health activities
• D) Increased use of antibiotics to fight infections

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