The incidence of a disease is five times greater in men than in women, but the prevalence shows no sex difference. The most likely explanation is that:
A) the mortality rate is greater in women.
B) the case fatality rate is greater in women.
C) the duration of the disease is greater in women.
D) women receive less adequate medical care for the disease.

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The duration of the disease is greater in women.

The Incidence of a Disease Is Five Times Greater in Men