Which of the Following Is True with Respect to Gender

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with respect to gender differences in health outcomes?

• A)Women tend to live about 4 years longer than men.
• B)Women have lower rates of disabling health problems such as arthritis.
• C)Women are more likely to experience high blood pressure.
• D)Women have higher rates of cancer.

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