Which of the following statements is true of mortality rates in the United States and the world?
A) The least number of deaths in the 20th century were due to infectious diseases.
B) The rates of chronic disorders have decreased and the rate of infectious diseases have increased.
C) In old age, many deaths are caused by a single, readily identifiable condition.
D) Men usually have higher mortality rates than women for all of the leading causes of death.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), men have higher mortality rates than women for all of the leading causes of death. Option A is incorrect as infectious diseases have caused a significant number of deaths in the 20th century, but the trend has been decreasing. Option B is also incorrect as chronic disorders like heart disease and cancer have been increasing while the rate of infectious diseases has been declining. Option C is partially correct, but not entirely true as old age deaths can be caused by multiple conditions.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Mortality Rates