In Stage 3 of the demographic transition,
A)life expectancy at birth remains under 70.
B)the risk of dying from infectious diseases increases.
C)persons 50 years and over account for the largest share of deaths.
D)the goal is to live a long life at all costs.

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In Stage 3 of the demographic transition, mortality rates decline significantly, and as a result, life expectancy increases. This stage is characterized by a shift in the cause of death from infectious and communicable diseases to chronic and degenerative diseases. Therefore, older age groups, particularly those 50 years and over, account for the largest share of deaths, as these age groups are more susceptible to chronic conditions.

In Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition