The average life expectancy of the population of Italy has increased consistently since 1970 and is currently among the highest in the world, despite a rise in diabetes cases linked to the consumption of more sugary foods typical of Western diets.

Which of the following, if true, best helps to explain the consistent increase in life expectancy mentioned above?

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The average American is still four times more likely to develop diabetes than the average Italian.

Since 1970, the reduction in diseases that affect more Italians than diabetes has been greater than the increase in diabetes cases.

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The life expectancy of the average American has increased at a slower pace since 1970 compared to before 1970.

The Italian diet has historically included many healthy foods that are believed to lower the risk of developing diabetes.

The lifestyle of many Italians includes regular physical activity, which is thought to help mitigate the effects of aging.

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To understand why the life expectancy in Italy has risen despite an increase in diabetes cases, we need to consider the overall health impact of other diseases. Option (B) states that since 1970, the decline in illnesses that kill more Italians than diabetes has been greater than the increase in diabetes. This suggests that even though…

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What it tests

Whether you can identify the argument's main conclusion as opposed to a supporting premise.

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Selecting a restatement of a premise or a side point instead of the central conclusion.