In the United States, which of the following statements about sex differences in average longevity is true?
a. Women live less long due to factors such as maternal mortality and female infanticide.
b. Women tend to live longer than men.
c. Men and women have the same average longevity.
d. Men live longer due to their increased access to health care and higher socioeconomic status.
ANSWER: b
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