To which of the following factors is the overall lower life expectancy of Hispanic Americans MOST attributed?
A) The much higher likelihood of Hispanic Americans for development of obesity
B) The much higher likelihood of Hispanic Americans to develop Type 2 diabetes
C) The much higher likelihood of Hispanic Americans in developing hypertension
D) The much higher likelihood of Hispanic American young men for violent death

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Studies have shown that young Hispanic American men have a much higher rate of violent death, including homicide, than any other racial or ethnic group in the US, accounting for a significant portion of the lower life expectancy of Hispanic Americans as a whole. While obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and hypertension are also health disparities seen in Hispanic Americans, they are not the most significant factors contributing to the lower life expectancy.

To Which of the Following Factors Is the Overall Lower