Which gender perceives and reports having better health?
a. Females
b. Males
c. No difference between genders in perceived health status
d. Perceived health status varies strongly by individuals more than gender.
ANS: B
Despite the differences in mortality rates, men tend to perceive themselves to be in better health than women. In the National Health Interview Survey, which asked people to rate their health status, men were more likely to rate their health as excellent or very good as opposed to fair or poor.
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