Which statement concerning sex differences in longevity is true?
a. In the U.S., women's average longevity is about one year longer than that of men
b. The reduction of death during childbirth has led to an increase in longevity of women over the past century.
c. In industrial countries, factors like education and work opportunities do not appear to impact longevity in women.
d. The rate of dying from one of the top 15 causes of death is significantly higher in women than men.
b
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