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A major factor contributing to increases in the proportion of elderly in the United States is
 
  a. reduced birthrates.
  b. greater infant mortality.
  c. more spread of infectious childhood diseases.
  d. molecular alteration of aging.

Question 2

The increase in life expectancy for both males and females is due to
 
  a. genetic factors.
  b. being the ideal weight for ones stature.
  c. low blood pressure.
  d. All of these choices.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: d


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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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