Life expectancy at birth increased from 60 to 65 years. This indicates:
A. Mortality has decreased only for the elderly
B. Everyone will live 5 years longer
C. The oldest person will live to 65
D. A newborn today is expected to live 5 years longer on average than a newborn in the past, assuming current mortality rates
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Life expectancy is a period measure reflecting current mortality conditions; an increase means improved survival across ages, raising the average projected lifespan for new births under present rates.
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