The National Research Council reported in 2013 that life expectancy in the U.S. lags behind other high-income countries for four reasons. Which of the following is one of those reasons?
a. poor health behavior like excessive smoking, drinking, and eating
b. people below the poverty line demanding access to excessive amounts of healthcare
c. web-based medical information programs and social support networks providing misinformation
d. high percentage of exercise-related injuries leading to premature death
Answer: a.
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