Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding life expectancy?
A. Women live longer than men do.
B. Lifestyle factors are a primary reason behind gender differences in life expectancy.
C. Life expectancy is not projected to increase in the future.
D. People who reach age 65 can expect to live another 18 or more years.
C. Life expectancy is not projected to increase in the future.
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Hispanics living in the United States are almost twice as likely to die from ____ as are non-Hispanic whites.
A. accidents B. cancer C. diabetes D. suicide
Population migration from rural to urban life is NOT considered a significant factor in trends in physical activity.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which is correct regarding flexibility?
A. High levels of flexibility may help maximize peak performance in many skill sports. B. High levels of flexibility prevent low back pain. C. High levels of flexibility prevent delayed-onset muscle soreness. D. Each of these statements is correct regarding flexibility.
Which statement concerning lead contamination is incorrect?
a. A child's growing body absorbs up to four times the level of lead as an adult's body when exposed to the same concentration of lead. b. Lead exposure during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, premature birth, and low birthweight. c. Lead exposure in children and adults can cause damage to the brain and central nervous system. d. By 1990, the number of lead exposures in the U.S. had dropped to 3 million.