Table:
self-reported general health rating
total - 12 to 17 years
12 to 14 years
15 to 17 years

females
males
females
males
females
males

percent

excellent or very good
69.2
69.4
70.0
66.7
68.4
71.5

good
27.3
26.0
27.8
29.1
26.8
23.4

fair or poor
3.6
4.7
2.2
4.2
4.8
5.0

total
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0

Statement: girls aged 12 to 14 were less likely to have rated their health as "poor" or "fair" than same-aged boys.
Question: which gender aged 12 to 14 were less likely to have rated their health as "poor" or "fair".
Answer: females