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This male-female lifespan gap is not a new phenomenon; experts have known about it for decades. This gender gap in life expectancy is true for all societies, tribes, and groups across the world.
According to United Nations world data, women live on average 4.5 years longer than men. In Singapore, women can expect to live four years longer than men. So what makes women the clear winners in terms of life expectancy?
1:: From the uterus / from birth
Females are tougher in the uterus. Two and a half as many boys are conceived as girls, Dr. Legato says, but they’re so much more likely to succumb to prenatal infection or other issues in the womb that by the time they’re born, the ratio is close to one to one. “They’re also slower to develop physically than girls prenatally, which means they’re more likely to die if they are preemies due to underdeveloped lung or brain development. There’s evidence that a man’s biology—namely, his elevated levels of the male sex hormone testosterone—may lead him into the kind of trouble that could shorten his life. Research from Duke University has found that elevated testosterone levels are associated with risky behaviors.
2:: Unintentional Risk taken
Women are less likely to be risk-takers Unintentional injuries are the third leading cause of death in men, according to the CDC; for women, it’s only the sixth. Again, you can blame it on biology: The frontal lobes of the brain—which deal with responsibility and risk calculation—develop much more slowly in males than females.
Guys often take many more risks (which you probably already realize if your small son has taken one too many spins off his bike handlebars). “Almost inevitably, a male will take risks that a woman of his same age wouldn’t take.
3:: Protected By Menopause
Women succumb to heart disease later Heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women, but men are more likely to develop it—and die from it—as early as their 30s and 40s. Women, on the other hand, typically develop heart disease 10 years later than men. They’re protected from it until menopause since their bodies churn out estrogen, which helps keep arteries strong and flexible. Estrogen appears to be protective—it has been shown to have an antioxidant role
4:: Social Networks
Women have stronger social networks. Friends make good medicine: People with strong social connections have a 50% lower chance of dying than those with few social ties, according to a 2010 study at Brigham Young University. “Most men tend to hold their stress and worries close to their chest, while women tend to reach out and talk to others but there is one exception: married men, which also explains why so many studies show that they’re likely to be healthier and live longer.
5:: Better Care Of Their Health
Women generally take better care of their health than men, Men are 24% less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year and are 22% more likely to skip out on cholesterol testing, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. More than a quarter (28%) of men don’t have a regular physician and about one in five didn’t have health insurance in 2012, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
6:: Men abuse their bodies more
One of the factors that affect longevity in men is that they are more likely to be seen with a cigarette hanging out of their mouths – according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 40% of men are smokers compared to 9% of women. Also, fewer women tend to abuse alcohol compared to men.
They are also less likely to seek medical help early, and, if diagnosed with a disease, they are more likely to be non-adherent to treatment.
7:: Extra X chromosome helps women live longer
Another biological reason for women’s longer life expectancy lies in their extra X chromosome. While men have one X and one Y chromosome, women have two X chromosomes. The X chromosome contains microRNAs that are important in regulating the body’s immune system. Since women have two X chromosomes, even if there is a genetic mutation in one X chromosome, they have a backup copy to compensate. Men do not have this benefit. Any genetic mutations in the X chromosome in males can seriously impair their immunity against sex-linked disorders such as hemophilia and muscular dystrophy.
8:: Ability To Fight Infections
Physiologically, the other advantage women hold over men which enables them to live longer is their better ability to fight infections. “Women tend to experience fewer bacterial and viral infections than men during their lifetime.
9::: Oxidative Stress
Oxidative stress generates free radicals. “Some scientists believe that free radicals can lead to cell damage, which is one of the underlying mechanisms of aging. Oxidative damage is four times higher in men than women, possibly due to lower estrogen levels.
10::: Eating Patterns
In terms of eating patterns, men generally prefer red meat and tend to eat less vegetables and dietary fiber. These eating habits have been linked to high cholesterol, heart disease, and even cancer.
A study by the Harvard School of Public Health showed that eating just one serving of unprocessed red meat daily could increase one’s risk of premature death by 13 percent. Red meat consumption also increases one’s risk of dying from heart disease by 18 percent and cancer by 16 percent.
CONCLUSION::
This is what science and health have said and I strongly believe this to be true. I have seen more men/husbands dying earlier than their wives and this is not just anything. It is from the beginning of the world. Men and guys need to know these items and take extra care if they also want to enjoy a long life.
