When compared to all the provinces in Canada, Québecers have:
A.
A higher life expectancy measured in number of years.
B.
A lower life expectancy measured in number of years.
C.
The same life expectancy in number of years.
D.
A higher "disability free" life expectancy measured in number of years.
ANS: B
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