Death in childbirth partially explains the lack of a female advantage in longevity in developing countries today; however, another part of the difference in some countries results from
A) more baby girl twins being born than baby boy twins.
B) more baby boys being conceived than baby girls.
C) baby girls having more complications during birth than baby boys.
D) infanticide of baby girls.

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In some developing countries, there is a cultural preference for male children, which can lead to the practice of selective abortion of female fetuses or infanticide of baby girls. This contributes to the lack of a female advantage in longevity.

Death in Childbirth Partially Explains the Lack of a Female