The Vast Difference in Life Expectancy Between Developed and Developing

question 165

Multiple Choice

The vast difference in life expectancy between developed and developing countries is due primarily to differences in infant / child mortality and ____.

• A)diet
• B)the amount of exercise adults receive
• C)the type of job opportunities available to adults
• D)access to health care in late adulthood

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Definitions:

Ecchymosis

A discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising.

Leukoderma

a skin condition characterized by localized or widespread loss of pigmentation, resulting in white patches on the skin.

Keloid

A form of scar that grows excessively, often larger than the original wound, due to an overproduction of collagen.

Eczema

A condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and the occurrence of lesions.