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Life in the UK Test Practice Question · Ho & Duck: Add-on — Living in the UK

What does rising life expectancy in the UK reflect?

A) A reduction in the UK population's working hours
B) A fall in immigration to the UK over recent decades
C) Improvements in living standards and advances in healthcare provision
D) A reduction in road accidents and industrial injuries

Correct answer: Improvements in living standards and advances in healthcare provision

The steady increase in the average lifespan of UK residents is indicative of elevated material standards of living and ongoing medical developments.

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Rising life expectancy in the UK reflects improvements in living standards and advances in healthcare provision.

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