What Is the Major Reason That Life Expectancy Has Increased

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is the major reason that life expectancy has increased during the last 80 years?

• A) Better diet
• B) Control of infectious disease
• C) Increase in exercise
• D) Improved medical technology

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