What Explains the Drop in Life Expectancy in the Soviet

question 92

Multiple Choice

What explains the drop in life expectancy in the Soviet Union in recent years?

• A) higher cancer rates and respiratory illnesses caused by pollution
• B) lack of investment in treatment for chronic illnesses
• C) high rates of stress
• D) all of the above

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