Asked by Camila Hurtado on Apr 27, 2024

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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.

Life Expectancies

The average period that an individual is expected to live based on demographic factors such as current age, gender, and health.

  • Discern how ethnic differences contribute to mortality figures and the causes behind these death rates.
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Anchal SinghApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Life expectancies are significantly longer for European Americans compared to African Americans due to a variety of factors including socioeconomic disparities, access to healthcare, and systemic issues.