Which of the following statements describes marital status as a predisposing factor of utilization?

A. Unmarried people have lower morbidity, mortality, and suicide rates.
B. People who are divorced or widowed use more health services.
C. Married individuals tend to engage in more risky behaviors than married people do.
D. Married women enjoy even greater positive benefits from marriage than do men.


Answer: B

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