April is a woman, and Jack is a man. Which of the following statements is true?

a. April is more likely to live longer than Jack is.
b. Jack is more likely to suffer from acute conditions than April is.
c. Jack is more likely to suffer from nonfatal chronic conditions than April is.
d. Jack is more likely to spend any given day sick in bed than April is.


Answer: a. April is more likely to live longer than Jack is.

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