Historical and recent data indicate:
A) most enslaved black Americans died by the age of 40, while on average white slaveholders lived more than 40 years.
B) by 1900, the life expectancy for an average black person was only 32-35 years, about 16 years less than that for the average white person.
C) the average contemporary black person has a life expectancy three to five years (female and male respectively) less than the average white person.
D) All the above

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All the statements provided are accurate reflections of historical and recent data regarding disparities in life expectancy between black and white populations in the United States. These disparities have been documented over time, showing significant differences due to various factors including access to healthcare, socioeconomic status, and systemic racism.

Historical and Recent Data Indicate