Author Question: Which of the following statements best explains why men are sicker on hospital admission than women? ... (Read 16 times)

abern · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following statements best explains why men are sicker on hospital admission than women?

a. Men do not have access to care.
b. Men do not seek treatment until they are very ill.
c. Men have chronic conditions more than women.
d. Men have more acute illnesses than women.

Question 2

Which of the following provides the best explanation for the importance of the Go Red and The Heart Truth campaigns?

a. Because heart disease is so prevalent, we all need to know the usual symptoms so we may seek help quickly.
b. Few people are aware of how to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer.
c. We need to increase awareness of the genetic component in chronic disease.
d. Women have different symptoms and require different treatment than men.

nguyenhoanhat · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Males continue to delay medical treatment, resulting in men being sicker when they do seek health care. Because they are sicker, they require more intensive medical care. The main reason that they are sicker does not relate to the increased or decreased incidence of acute or chronic illness or lack of access to care, the delayed time in seeking treatment is what results in them being sicker at the time of hospital admission.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
After the age of 65 years, women are twice as likely to die because of heart disease as men. Women have higher rates of complications after revascularization procedures and higher rates of death after myocardial infarction. This phenomenon exists because women display different symptoms of heart disease and are managed differently than men. In 2002, the American Heart Association launched the Go Red campaign for women and The Heart Truth program for health care providers. Both programs are designed to educate about the unique features of women and heart disease. These campaigns address heart disease and do not include information about other chronic diseases such as cancer. Heart disease is caused by both lifestyle choices and genetic factors, thus education needs to be provided related to both of these aspects.