Question

the rapid progress in medical advancements since 1950 has...

• increased the general life expectancy to 67.2 years.
• decreased the general life expectancy to 27.6 years.
• increased the general life expectancy to 72.6 years.
• decreased the general life expectancy to 62.7 years.

Explanation:

Medical advancements improve healthcare, leading to longer life expectancy. 72.6 years is a reasonable increase post - 1950, while the other options (decreases or lower increases) contradict the impact of medical progress.

Answer:

C. increased the general life expectancy to 72.6 years.