Which of the following students' statements about gender and health is true?
a. Florence: "Approximately 40% of older women experience a chronic health problem.".
b. Clara: "Most diseases produce similar symptoms in women and men, but those symptoms are interpreted differently by physicians.".
c. Norma: "The female body has more fat and less fluid than the male body.".
d. Grace: "Women's reproductive health has not been extensively studied.".
C
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