Which statement accurately describes the rates of mental illness in men and women?

A. Mental illness is more common in women.
B. Mental illness is more common in men.
C. Overall rates of mental illness are similar in men and women.
D. There are large gender differences in mental illness rates in children, but not adults.


Answer: C

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