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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