A Publication in the Year 2020 Reports on the Results

question 14

Multiple Choice

A publication in the year 2020 reports on the results of autopsies of elderly people in three cultures. Of individuals in the study, 90% showed signs of osteoporotic fractures and osteoporosis. The researchers suggest that in these cultures:

• A) longevity of individuals is decreasing.
• B) longevity of individuals is increasing.
• C) fewer dairy products were consumed than by individuals in other cultures, leading to bone conditions.
• D) interpersonal violence leading to the fractures was more common.

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