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Why do women live longer than men?

I Waldron, S Johnston

    Journal of Human Stress
    |June 1, 1976
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    Men face significantly higher mortality rates than women, largely due to lifestyle behaviors like smoking and alcohol consumption, alongside societal factors. Addressing these behaviors is key to reducing male mortality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Males exhibit a 60% higher mortality rate than females in the U.S.
    • Arteriosclerotic heart disease accounts for 40% of this sex differential in mortality.
    • Higher male mortality is linked to behaviors encouraged by societal norms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the causes of the sex differential in mortality.
    • To investigate the role of arteriosclerotic heart disease, lung cancer, emphysema, accidents, suicide, and liver cirrhosis in male mortality.
    • To propose strategies for reducing male mortality.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of mortality data differentiating by sex.
    • Examination of contributing factors including smoking, behavior patterns, hormonal influences, and societal norms.
    • Review of causes such as accidents, suicide, and cirrhosis of the liver.

    Main Results:

    • Arteriosclerotic heart disease is twofold higher in men, linked to smoking, behavior patterns, and potentially female hormones.
    • Men have higher death rates for lung cancer and emphysema, primarily due to higher cigarette smoking rates.
    • Accidents, suicide, and liver cirrhosis contribute to higher male mortality, associated with risk-taking behaviors and alcohol consumption.

    Conclusions:

    • Male mortality is significantly influenced by lifestyle choices and societal factors.
    • Reducing male mortality requires addressing behaviors like smoking, risk-taking, and excessive alcohol consumption.
    • Changing social conditions that foster high-risk behaviors in men is crucial for improving longevity.

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