The Problem with Self-Reported Health as a Measure of Gender

The problem with self-reported health as a measure of gender differences in health is that ________.

A) women may report more poor health for social reasons, such as greater sensitivity to health issues and more frequent consultations with health care providers
B) it is an inappropriate and generally poor measure of health status
C) women are more prone to recall bias than men
D) men are more likely than women to complain about minor ailments