Table:
type of activity with which help is needed
women
men

mild, moderate, severe, or very severe disability
mild or moderate disability
severe or very severe disability
mild, moderate, severe, or very severe disability
mild or moderate disability
severe or very severe disability

percent

preparing meals
30.8
13.3
48.5
24.6
11.1
39.9

housework
52.2
33.4
71.1
35.7
19.5
54.4

heavy household chores
64.9
53.9
76.0
51.9
35.0
71.2

getting to appointments
48.1
30.6
65.7
32.8
16.5
51.3

personal finances
22.6
12.8
32.3
21.3
11.6
32.4

personal care
15.8
5.0
26.6
15.2
4.9
27.1

basic medical care
12.5
5.5
19.5
11.7
5.6
18.6

moving around
10.5
3.7
17.2
8.1
2.1
15.0

childcare
9.7
6.6
14.0
7.5
3.7
13.2

Statement: women were more likely than men to have reported needing help with housework.
Question: who were more likely to have reported needing help with housework, women or men?
Answer: women