Why Are the Leading Causes of Human Death in High-Income

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why are the leading causes of human death in high-income countries heart disease,stroke,and cancer,while in low-income countries infectious diseases are the leading causes of death?

• A)High-income countries have sedentary life habits,excess food resources,and longer life expectancies.
• B)High-income countries have larger ecological footprints.
• C)High-income countries have larger population densities only.
• D)High-income countries have larger population densities and are usually clustereD.
• E)Genetic differences between populations causes the differences.

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Definitions:

Federal Budget Deficit

The financial situation in which the federal government's expenditures exceed its revenues in a given fiscal year, leading to borrowing or debt accumulation.

Fiscal Policy

Policies implemented by the government that involve taxation and expenditure to affect economic activities.

Chronic Deficits

entail persistent and extended periods where expenses exceed revenue, leading to sustained budget shortfalls.

Aggregate Demand

Aggregate demand represents the total demand for goods and services in an economy at a given overall price level and in a given time period.