Which Statement About How Life Span Is Related to Marital

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which statement about how life span is related to marital status in females is true?

• A)Females who never marry tend to live the longest.
• B)The death of a husband is associated with a moderate reduction in life span.
• C)The divorce from a husband is associated with a moderate reduction in life span.
• D)The loss of a husband, no matter how it occurs, is associated with a dramatic reduction in life span.

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