The longevity of women tends to be higher than that of men in most developed countries, but that advantage is not found in developing countries. Which of the following is a reason for this loss of extra female longevity?
a. Women are more susceptible to fatal infections in developing countries, because they do not work outside of the home and are not physiologically able to develop natural immunities.
b. Women are not provided with health care in many developing countries, and thus often die before the age of 30 years.
c. There are higher rates of death in childbirth in developing countries, which partially explains the loss of female longevity advantage.
d. The rates of honor killings of women are so high in developing countries that the longevity advantage is eliminated.
c
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