All things being equal, which low income 60-year-old is apt to live the longest?
A) Carl, whose neighborhood has a high fraction of college graduates
B) Sam, whose neighborhood has a high fraction of women
C) Mark, whose neighborhood has a high fraction of children
D) Peter, whose neighborhood has a high fraction of older people

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Research has shown that living in a neighborhood with a high concentration of college graduates is associated with lower mortality rates, even among low-income individuals. This may be because college-educated neighborhoods tend to have more resources and social cohesion, which can support better health outcomes.

All Things Being Equal, Which Low Income 60-Year-Old Is Apt