What Factors Are Most Responsible for the Increasing Length of Life

question 22

Multiple Choice

What factors are most responsible for the increasing length of life of Americans over the past 100 years?

• A)Better nutrition and family planning options
• B)Education concerning the need to reduce salt and fat in the diet
• C)Improved medical care,including exciting new technologies
• D)More efficient cancer screenings and early intervention

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Definitions:

Gender Distinctions

Socially and culturally constructed differences between males and females, often based on attributes, roles, and expectations.

Interactional

Pertaining to or involving interaction between individuals or entities.

Societal

Pertaining to or involving society and its institutions, norms, and values.

Sex Discrimination

Unfair treatment of individuals based on their sex or gender, often manifesting in areas such as employment, education, and healthcare.