Which of the following leading causes of disability and death is more prevalent among women than among men?
A) stroke
B) cancer
C) emphysema
D) cardiovascular disease

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Stroke is more prevalent among women than among men. In fact, stroke is the third leading cause of death in women, compared to the fifth leading cause of death in men. Additionally, women are more likely to have a longer life expectancy than men and therefore have a higher lifetime risk of stroke. Other leading causes of disability and death, such as cancer, emphysema, and cardiovascular disease, do not have a higher prevalence among women than men.

Which of the Following Leading Causes of Disability and Death