According to the Text,one Possible Reason for the Decreasing Gap

question 38

Multiple Choice

According to the text,one possible reason for the decreasing gap in mortality of men and women is

• A)improved health services for men.
• B)men and women living more similar lifestyles.
• C)more dangerous/demanding careers for women.
• D)women are more susceptible to infectious diseases.

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Definitions:

Sex Ratio

The demographic concept indicating the proportion of males to females in a population.

Health and Longevity

The study and practices pertaining to maintaining good health and achieving a long life.

Enslaved Population

Individuals who are forcibly held in servitude against their will, typically in harsh conditions.

Seasoned Slave

A term used historically to describe enslaved individuals who had been trained or 'seasoned' to the customs and labor expected in the New World plantations.