Which statement is true?
A)Men's overall mortality rate is higher than women's.
B)Girls are more likely to be born prematurely.
C)Women are more likely to take their own lives than men are.
D)Men have lower rates of cancer,heart disease,and HIV/AIDS than women.

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Men's overall mortality rate is higher than women's, largely due to higher rates of accidents, suicide, and cardiovascular disease. Women, on the other hand, have higher rates of some nonfatal conditions such as autoimmune diseases and mental health issues.

Note: B is not true as boys are more likely to be born prematurely. C is not true as men are more likely to take their own lives than women are. D is not true as women have higher rates of heart disease than men, and are at equal risk for cancer and HIV/AIDS.

Which Statement Is True