How does data related to life expectancy help demographers understand a country’s standard of living?

Life expectancy reflects factors such as access to health care, nutrition, clean water, and safe living conditions. When more people have these basic needs met, they generally live longer, so longer life expectancy can indicate a higher standard of living. Therefore, the correct choice is “Populations with longer life expectancies tend to have more of their basic needs met.”

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