More people in the United States are ending up with a chronic and disabling condition, ranging from arthritis (inflammation of the joints) to Alzheimer's disease (loss of brain function) mainly because__________.

A. these conditions affect the poor
B. antibiotics are losing their effectiveness
C. these conditions are contagious
D. people are living longer


Answer: D

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

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