​Which of These Is Correct About Relationships Between Statistics for Mortality

question 99

Multiple Choice

​Which of these is correct about relationships between statistics for mortality rates and life expectancy?

• A) ​Infant mortality rates decrease average life expectancy for the population more than adult or elderly mortality rates.
• B) ​Mortality rates increase as adults become older, but causes of death for the elderly are not higher than overall causes.
• C) ​Elderly mortality rates decrease average life expectancy for the population more than infant or child mortality rates.
• D) ​Although mortality rates are higher for elderly than younger adults, causes of death are similar for both groups.

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