Hispanic Americans have high rates of smoking, obesity, and hypertension, yet lower mortality rates than European Americans and many other Americans. What is the most plausible explanation for this apparent contradiction?
A) ?Hispanic Americans must have superior genetic protections against related chronic diseases.
B) ?The statistics on Hispanic Americans' rates of these poor health behaviors must be incorrect.
C) ?Hispanic immigrants must not have had time to develop chronic diseases from American lifestyles.
D) ?Hispanic Americans' better social support systems must override their unhealthy behaviors.
C
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