Gender May Be a Factor in the Financial Considerations for Seeking

question 27

Multiple Choice

Gender may be a factor in the financial considerations for seeking health care due to

• A) men's lesser willingness to pay for medical care.
• B) men's higher levels of minor symptoms, which lead to higher medical bills.
• C) women's employment situations, which tend to be associated with lower levels of insurance coverage and resulting problems in access to health care.
• D) women's increased concerns with health, which lead them to overuse the health care system and spend more money on health care.

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