​College Graduates Generally Live Longer Than People Who Drop Out

question 75

Multiple Choice

​College graduates generally live longer than people who drop out of high school. Which of these conditions is most likely to explain these differences?

• A) ​College graduates are more likely to smoke cigars.
• B) ​High school dropouts are more likely to seek health care.
• C) ​High school dropouts are less likely to use illicit drugs.
• D) ​College graduates are less likely to smoke cigarettes.

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