How Do Life Expectancies Today Compare Between Americans of European

question 85

Multiple Choice

How do life expectancies today compare between Americans of European descent and Americans of African descent, and with people in other countries?​

• A) ​The life expectancies for both these groups are essentially comparable.
• B) ​The life expectancies are considerably longer with African Americans.
• C) ​The life expectancies of both groups are longer than in other countries.
• D) ​The life expectancies are significantly longer for European Americans.

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