The client is a 65-year-old male. Approximately, how much longer can he expect to live?
A) 15.8 years B) 16.5 years C) 17.3 years D) 19.2 years
D
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People who live to the age of 65 years can expect to live an average of 19.2 more years; among people who live to age 85 years, women will survive another 7 years and men 5.9 years.
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