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Why do women typically live longer than men?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Life expectancy: In 2004, life expectancy for U.S. women was 5.2 years longer than men. Men lead shorter lives because they take greater risks, particularly if single. More men than women die in car accidents, other types of accidents, homicides, and suicides. Women live longer than men due to avoiding risky lifestyle. If women continue to adopt unhealthy habits like smoking, the gap of 5.2 years may narrow.

Answered 12/27/2015

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