The Secular Trend in Growth Is a Result of a Reduction

question 44

Multiple Choice

The secular trend in growth is a result of a reduction of the impact of disease and __________.

• A) better nutrition
• B) more exposure to sunlight
• C) pollutants
• D) natural selection

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