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. The researchers suggest that 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 fact that 90% of individuals in the study showed signs of osteoporotic fractures and osteoporosis suggests that longevity of individuals is increasing in these cultures, as osteoporosis tends to occur in older individuals. The other options cannot be inferred from the given information.

A Publication in the Year 2020 Reports on the Results