A publication in the year 2020 reports on the results of autopsies of elderly people in three cultures.Of individuals in the study,90% showed signs of osteoporotic fractures and osteoporosis.What might the researchers suggest is happening in these cultures?
A)Longevity of individuals is decreasing.
B)Longevity of individuals is increasing.
C)Fewer dairy products were consumed than by individuals in other cultures,leading to bone conditions.
D)Interpersonal violence leading to the fractures was more common.

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The high percentage of individuals showing signs of osteoporotic fractures and osteoporosis in three cultures suggests that longevity of individuals is increasing in these cultures. As people live longer, they are more likely to develop age-related conditions like osteoporosis.

A Publication in the Year 2020 Reports on the Results