Americans' Increase in Life Expectancy Is Due Primarily to

question 73

Multiple Choice

Americans' increase in life expectancy is due primarily to

• A) increased birthrates.
• B) improved genetic counseling.
• C) change in the factors intrinsic to the aging process.
• D) change in environmental factors that cause death.

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