Which statement concerning sex differences in longevity is TRUE?
A) In the United States, the average longevity for women is about one year longer than that for men.
B) The reduction of death during childbirth has led to an increase in longevity for women over the past century.
C) In industrial countries, factors like education and work opportunities do not appear to impact longevity in women.
D) The rate of dying from one of the top 15 causes of death is significantly higher in women than in men.

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The reduction of death during childbirth has significantly contributed to the increase in longevity for women over the past century. Advances in medical care and public health have reduced maternal mortality rates, thereby increasing the average lifespan of women.

Which Statement Concerning Sex Differences in Longevity Is TRUE