Which statement is true about the maximum lifespan of humans?
A) For people age 65 and older, life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past decade and a half.
B) Gains in average life expectancy are largely the result of reducing health risks in the first 20 or 30 years.
C) The odds of becoming a centenarian are moderate to high-in the U.S. population, 100 for every 10,000 people.
D) Researchers agree that we can and should add to human maximum lifespan, which is currently close to 110 years.

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Gains in average life expectancy are largely the result of reducing health risks in the first 20 or 30 years. While medical advancements have helped to reduce overall mortality rates, they have had less impact on increasing the maximum lifespan of humans. It is estimated that the maximum lifespan of humans is around 115 years.

Which Statement Is True About the Maximum Lifespan of Humans