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Chapter 18, Problem 2CC-P508
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One main reason for gender gap is related to the leading causes of death, which are cancer and heart disease, because they strike men more often than women. A social explanation refers to how risk has become identified with masculinity. Estrogen protects against heart disease, and testosterone can suppress the immune system. Women do report more health problems, and seek medical attention much more often than men. The gap is expected to shrink as women's life expectancy falls when they adopt more risky behaviors and stress at work increases.
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