The Life-Expectancy Gap Between Men and Women Is Shrinking Because

question 20

Multiple Choice

The life-expectancy gap between men and women is shrinking because ______ are ______ likely to participate in health-compromising behaviors.

• A) men; decreasingly
• B) men; increasingly
• C) women; decreasingly
• D) women; increasingly

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Definitions:

Residential Schools

Institutions established to assimilate Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian culture, often through forced attendance and resulting in significant cultural and personal traumas.

Ableism

Refers to the set of ideas and attitudes that define “normal” abilities of people, and that allocates inferior status and value to individuals who have developmental, emotional, physical, or psychiatric disabilities.

Depression

A common but serious mood disorder that affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities.

Promotion

The act of elevating someone to a higher position or rank within an organization or the efforts made to increase awareness or sales of a product.