Unit 3, AOS 1, DP 5.1 - Males and Females

Question 1

Health Status (Males)

Answer 1

• Life expectancy four years less than females
• Higher rates of burden of disease
• Higher rates of injuries than females
• Higher rates of diabetes and kidney disease
• Lower rates of mental and behavioural problems

Question 2

Biological (Males_

Answer 2

• Higher rates of high body mass index
• Higher rates of hypertension
• Impaired glucose regulation

Question 3

Sociocultural (Males

Answer 3

• Impacts of unemployment
• Higher socioeconomic status

Question 4

Environmental (Males)

Answer 4

• Often work in more dangerous environments