Question

In some countries, the life expectancy is 79. What does this statistic MOST likely mean?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AOf babies born in the country, 79 percent survive the first year of life.%0D%0A%0D%0AOf babies born in the country, 79 percent survive the first year of life.%0D%0A%0D%0APeople reach their healthiest state of living at age 79.%0D%0A%0D%0APeople reach their healthiest state of living at age 79.%0D%0A%0D%0AOf all citizens, 79 percent have access to health care.%0D%0A%0D%0AOf all citizens, 79 percent have access to health care.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe average age of death in the country is 79 years old.%0D%0A%0D%0AThe average age of death in the country is 79 years old.

Answer 1

The average age of death in the country is 79 years old — i.e., a newborn can expect to live about 79 years given current age‑specific mortality rates.