Gender and Health Inequality (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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In 1901, what was the life expectancy for men in the UK?
In 1901, what was the life expectancy for men in the UK?
45 years
What was the life expectancy for women in 2014?
What was the life expectancy for women in 2014?
83.3 years
What is the approximate gender gap in life expectancy that has remained relatively stable?
What is the approximate gender gap in life expectancy that has remained relatively stable?
4 years
What is the morbidity paradox?
What is the morbidity paradox?
Women live longer but have more illness
How many years do women spend in less than optimal health compared to men's 15.1 years?
How many years do women spend in less than optimal health compared to men's 15.1 years?
18 years
When controlling for factors, how much more likely are women to experience periods of illness?
When controlling for factors, how much more likely are women to experience periods of illness?
42% more likely
What did Alan Dolan's 2011 research find about male health behaviour?
What did Alan Dolan's 2011 research find about male health behaviour?
Risk-taking varies by economic situation
Which biological factor contributes to women's health complexity?
Which biological factor contributes to women's health complexity?
Reproductive role
Which social factor affects men's health outcomes more than women's?
Which social factor affects men's health outcomes more than women's?
Higher rates of accidental injuries
What does the 'surgery threshold' concept explain about women's healthcare consultation?
What does the 'surgery threshold' concept explain about women's healthcare consultation?
Women attend for children's healthcare
What is Hilary Graham's concept of 'differential consumption'?
What is Hilary Graham's concept of 'differential consumption'?
Women sacrifice own needs for family
In 2009-11, how many fewer years of good health did disadvantaged women have vs wealthy women?
In 2009-11, how many fewer years of good health did disadvantaged women have vs wealthy women?
20.1 years