Which of the following is a reason why the gap between life expectancies of black and white Americans has been closing over the past few years?
A)Universal health care has increased life expectancy more for black, urban Americans.
B)Lifestyle factors have lowered life expectancy more for white, rural Americans.
C)Increased health care costs have lowered life expectancy more for white Americans.
D)Better transportation has increased healthy food options for black Americans.

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Lifestyle factors, such as increased rates of drug use and suicide, have disproportionately affected white, rural Americans, contributing to a stagnation or decline in their life expectancy, thus narrowing the gap with black Americans whose life expectancy has continued to slowly increase.

Which of the Following Is a Reason Why the Gap