Marcia, a female, and Mario, a male, are both 50-year-old Hispanics. Marcia has a lower socioeconomic status than Mario, but both of them adhere closely to traditional gender role expectations. According to information from Chapter 14, what prediction could we make about them?

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CMarcia is predicted to live a longer life than Mario because, generally, women have a longer life expectancy than men, regardless of socioeconomic status or cultural background. Additionally, Mario is predicted to suffer from more diseases in his lifetime than Marcia, which could be attributed to the stress associated with traditional male roles, such as being the primary provider, and possibly engaging in riskier behaviors that are sometimes associated with traditional male gender roles.

Marcia, a Female, and Mario, a Male, Are Both 50-Year-Old