Asked by Riley Carder on Apr 27, 2024
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One reason that the United States ranks 33rd among industrialized countries in healthy life expectancy rates is due to
A) hardiness of rural residents over city dwellers who face more population density.
B) a small number of HIV-related deaths compared to other countries.
C) fairly high levels of violence.
D) low rates of coronary heart disease.
Healthy Life Expectancy
The average number of years that an individual is expected to live in a state of good health, subtracting years of ill health adjusted for severity.
Population Density
A measurement of the number of individuals living per unit area.
Coronary Heart Disease
A condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries, leading to a decreased blood supply to the heart muscle, often resulting in chest pain or heart attacks.
- Comprehend the variations in life expectancy among diverse groups and the elements influencing these differences.
- Recognize the developments in life expectancy along with the contributing factors that drive changes across different periods.
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Lyric LewisApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The text explicitly states that "fairly high levels of violence" contribute to the United States ranking 33rd among industrialized countries in healthy life expectancy rates. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A is not mentioned in the text, and though option B is mentioned, it is not a reason for the low healthy life expectancy rate. Option D is the opposite, stating that the low rates of heart disease would indicate a higher rank in healthy life expectancy rates.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the variations in life expectancy among diverse groups and the elements influencing these differences.
- Recognize the developments in life expectancy along with the contributing factors that drive changes across different periods.