Which of the following statements is FALSE about older women as compared to older men?

a. Older women live longer than older men.
b. Older women are more likely to live alone, whereas older men are more likely to live with a spouse.
c. Older women are less likely to be institutionalized than older men.
d. Older women have more chronic disabilities than older men.


c

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