The correct answer is "It helps increase life expectancy."
Independently of its political philosophy, a government's task is to guarantee its people with services that will guarantee an improvement in education, security, and health. Regarding, the former, it is essential for individuals to remain healthy in order to further educate themselves and perform tasks which will contribute to the country's economy.
By widening the span of citizens who have access to health care, a government directly addresses the issue of life expectancy of its population, as it is expected that more people will be able to treat themselves from illnesses and consequently live longer.
