PSYC 3300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Objectification, Sexually Transmitted Infection, Menopause
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In the us, for cardiovascular disease, cancer and accidents, men tend to die at younger ages than women, resulting in overall death rates and death at younger ages for men. Cardiovascular disease: cardiovascular disease includes a group of diseases involving the heart and circulatory system. 3: poor genital hygiene of men puts their female partners at a higher risk for cervical cancer. United states: african americans are more likely to die from accidents and homicides, but. Gender roles and health care: women are sick more than men, women"s reproduction and its medical treatment account for increased use of medial services among women. Reproductive health: expansion of medicine included attending women during childbirth, a role previously performed by midwives. Childbirth was not the only function to gain. Gender, lifestyle and health: women"s role as nurturer present both benefits and drawbacks, demands of providing social support and care can be emotionally and physically draining.