Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Changes in Life

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the changes in life expectancy between 1940-2000 in the US?

• A) The life expectancy of females increased substantially but there was little change for males.
• B) The life expectancy of African American males is higher than that of African American females, but the life expectancy of white males is lower than that of white females.
• C) The life expectancies of people of all races has remained about the same as advances in health have been offset by declines due to environmental factors.
• D) The life expectancy of people with Down's Syndrome grew by about 25 times, and the life expectancy of African Americans grew faster than the life expectancy of whites.