Question

Which statement is true about illness and disability in middle adulthood? A Unintentional injuries more than double from early to middle adulthood.B Men are more vulnerable than women to most health problems in midlife.C Falls resulting in bone fractures and death occur at a lower rate than in early adulthood.D Economic disadvantage is a weak predictor of poor health and premature death in midlife.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Men are more vulnerable than women to most health problems in midlife.

Explanation:

Under the biological approach, one can cite the greater predisposition to the occurrence of serious diseases during middle adulthood. From a social point of view, males tend to behave more risky, favoring aggressive behavior and dangerous driving of vehicles and still consuming alcohol and cigarettes more often than women, for example. As men engage in harmful behavior more often and women have a greater habit of having regular medical appointments, we can agree that men are more vulnerable to more health problems in midlife.

When discussing gender, the focus of attention is always on women, but health indicators have shown that men also require attention and investment, based on specific public health policies and disease prevention.