Base your answer to the question on the table below and your knowledge
of social studies.
Life Expectancy of Men and Women in the United States
Year Men Women
1900 46.3 48.3
1950 65.6 71.1
1960 66.6 73.1
1970 67.1 74.7
1980 70.0 77.4
1990 71.8 78.8
1993 72.1 78.9
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Data Source: National Center for Health Statistics
Which of the following would be a valid conclusion based on the chart
above?
Americans have a healthier lifestyle than people in any other country
in the United States, life expectancy averages have increased steadily during
the 20th century
most of the change in the average lifespan for men and women has occurred
since 1950
men have received better medical care than women