Older people, especially men, are statistically much more likely to die after they lose a spouse. This phenomenon is called the _____ effect.
A) widowhood mortality
B) male mortality
C) spousal mortality
D) elderly mortality

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The phenomenon described is specifically related to the loss of a spouse, which is captured in option A with the term "widowhood mortality." Option B is not specific to the loss of a spouse and option C is close, but not as specific as option A. Option D is too broad and includes all elderly people, regardless of marital status.

Older People, Especially Men, Are Statistically Much More Likely to Die