Question

question 48

young adult men aged 25 to 34 are:

a 5 times as likely to die as women of the same age.
b just as likely to die as women of the same age.
c 2.5 times as likely to die as women of the same age.
d half as likely to die as women of the same age.

Explanation:

Analyze demographic mortality data for young adults

In the United States and similar developed nations, young adult men aged 25 to 34 experience significantly higher mortality rates than women of the same age group, primarily driven by external causes such as unintentional injuries (accidents), homicide, and suicide.

Compare the relative risk ratio

Demographic and public health statistics show that the mortality rate for males in this age bracket is approximately 2.5 times higher than that of females.

Answer:

• (A) 5 times as likely to die as women of the same age.
• (B) just as likely to die as women of the same age.
• (C) 2.5 times as likely to die as women of the same age. (Correct answer)
• (D) half as likely to die as women of the same age.