Asked by Lucia Mercado on Jul 22, 2024

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Which of the following is false regarding gender differences and illness?

A) Women are more likely than men to die from hospitalization for lung diseases caused by smoking.
B) Men with lung disease from smoking get more seriously ill than do women.
C) Lung diseases that are caused by smoking afflict men and women equally.
D) There is a difference between the number of men and women who are hospitalized with a lung disease caused by smoking.

Lung Diseases

Medical conditions that affect the lungs, impairing their ability to function properly and often leading to respiratory difficulties.

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, or attitudes between males and females due to biological, social, and cultural factors.

Hospitalization

The process of admitting someone into a hospital for medical treatment or observation.

  • Identify disparities based on gender in health outcomes and behaviors related to healthcare.
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rosalbina pinedaJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Women are not more likely to die from hospitalization for lung diseases caused by smoking than men; in fact, men are generally more affected in terms of severity and mortality rates for such conditions.