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After age 80, a life expectancy crossover occurs in that __________.
 
  A) men outnumber women by a ratio of about 3 to 1
  B) surviving European Americans live longer than African Americans
  C) surviving African Americans live longer than members of the white majority
  D) mens advantage in life expectancy shrinks to around 1 year

Question 2

Which male has the lowest healthy life expectancy?
 
  A) Adrian from Sweden
  B) Kurt from the United States
  C) Aasif from Afghanistan
  D) Emmanuel from Haiti



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

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Answer: D





 

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