Which Is True with Regard to Life Expectancies in the United

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which is true with regard to life expectancies in the United States today?

• A) Life expectancy for all people, regardless of race and gender, is very similar.
• B) Males are generally expected to outlive females by about five years.
• C) Hormonal difference may account for sex differences in life expectancy.
• D) Life expectancy is based on biological factors and does not vary by socioeconomic level (e.g., poverty versus wealth).

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