Compared to older men, older women are ______ likely to be poor and are ______ likely to suffer from chronic disabling health problems.

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Older women are more likely to be poor due to factors like lower lifetime earnings and longer life expectancy. They are also more likely to suffer from chronic disabling health problems, partly because they live longer than men and chronic conditions increase with age.

Compared to Older Men, Older Women Are ______ Likely to Be