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Which of the following has contributed to the unprecedented economic growth in the world's major economies?
Government policies
What has been a major factor in the increase in life expectancy over the past several centuries?
Advancements in healthcare
Prior to the 1800s, what was the average life expectancy at birth in Europe and the Americas?
35 years
What percentage of the increase in life expectancy can be explained by a decline in child and infant mortality?
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Which region has seen the lowest increase in life expectancy over the past several centuries?
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Which of the following factors has NOT contributed to the unprecedented economic growth in the world's major economies?
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What was the average life expectancy at birth in Europe and the Americas in the 1800s?
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What has been a major factor in the increase in life expectancy over the past several centuries?
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Which region has seen the highest increase in life expectancy over the past several centuries?
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What percentage of the increase in life expectancy can be explained by factors other than a decline in child and infant mortality?
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