Sex Ratio and Longevity
In a given country, the sex ratio is 105 males per 100 females at birth, but the ratio drops to 85 males per 100 females for the 65-and-over age group. Which demographic phenomenon best explains this statistical shift?
A
Female longevity advantage
B
Male-selective migration patterns
C
Gender-selective abortion practices
D
Higher male infant mortality rates
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