Question

Which of the statements about life expectancy in the U.S. is correct? Foreign Aid and the U.S.: Select the correct answer from the choices provided. People in the U.S. live longer on average than people in almost every country in the world. People in the U.S. live shorter lives on average than people in some countries that receive foreign aid from the U.S. Across each state in the U.S., people live about the same number of years. The long life expectancy in the U.S. shows that the quality of life, healthcare, and nutrition is better when compared to the rest of the world.

Answer 1

The first answer, People in the U.S. live longer on average than people in almost every country in the world is correct. Though the US is not at the top it is among the highest ranks. This is because the US is a very powerful first world country.

Answer 2

People in the U.S. live longer on average than people in almost every country in the world.

Step-by-step explanation:

This alternative is true because although the US is not among the 20 countries with the best life expectancies, americans still live longer than most people in other countries. This is because it is a developed country with a low rate of unemployment, violence and poor quality of life.