Questions › Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society
Why are people in the UK living longer than ever before?
- AMore people living in the countryside
- BBetter living standards and health careRight answer
- CSmaller families than in the past
- DShorter working hours for most people
Answer: Better living standards and health care
Higher living standards and improved health care mean people live longer. A record number are now 85 or older, which pushes up spending on pensions and health care.
From chapter 4 of the handbook, "A modern, thriving society", section "The UK today". Practice question 304 of 651, written in our own words.