Which gender has higher morbidity rates with a higher prevalence of chronic diseases that cause disability and limitation of activities?
a. Females
b. Males
c. No difference between genders in chronic health problems
d. Prevalence of chronic diseases varies strongly by individuals more than gender.
ESSAYBID ANSWER
ANS: A
A chronic condition is a condition that persists for at least 3 months or belongs to a group of conditions classified as chronic regardless of time of onset. In general, women have higher morbidity rates than men. Women are more likely than men to have a higher prevalence of chronic diseases that cause disability and limitation of activities but do not lead to death.
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