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Which of the following statements about life expectancy is TRUE?

A. Life expectancy is the maximum length of time a member of a species can expect to live under optimal conditions.

B. People born in 1900 could expect to live 65 years.

C. African Americans typically outlive other racial/ethnic groups.

D.People of high socioeconomic status typically outlive people of low socioeconomic status.
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D. People of high socioeconomic status typically outlive people of low socioeconomic status.

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Answer: D. People of high socioeconomic status typically outlive people of low socioeconomic status.

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Why is this? This is because those with a higher socioeconomic status typically can pay for more or have more resources available to better their health.

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