People with high educational levels live longer than people with low educational levels because they

A) have lower smoking rates.
B) have higher health literacy.
C) have greater access to health care.
D) have a combination of these factors.

Educational Levels

Stages of formal learning and training that a person has completed, usually categorized as primary, secondary, and tertiary (or higher) education.

Health Literacy

The ability to read and understand health information to make health decisions.

Smoking Rates

The prevalence of tobacco use among a population, often measured as the percentage of individuals who smoke.