To increase the health span, which of the following strategies would be LEAST effective:
A) improving college graduation rates.
B) preventing premature births.
C) constructing caring communities.
D) improving surgical techniques for treating old-age diseases.

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While improving surgical techniques for treating old-age diseases can help increase lifespan, it may not necessarily increase health span. The focus should be on preventing and treating diseases earlier and promoting healthy lifestyles to increase the number of years a person can remain healthy and active. The other options - improving college graduation rates, preventing premature births, and constructing caring communities - are all strategies that can positively impact health span.

To Increase the Health Span, Which of the Following Strategies