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Gender life expectancy and alcohol: an international perspective
D I Templer1, P R Griffin, J Hintze
1California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno 93721.
The International Journal of the Addictions
|December 1, 1993
Summary
Alcohol consumption and liver disease deaths significantly impact the life expectancy gap between men and women. This global study highlights factors influencing gender differences in longevity.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Sociology
Background:
- Significant disparities exist in life expectancy between females and males globally.
- Understanding the correlates of this gender gap is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify alcoholism-related and other factors associated with the difference in life expectancy between females and males across 161 countries.
- To explore the relationship between per capita alcohol consumption and gender-based life expectancy differences.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 161 countries to analyze the discrepancy between female and male life expectancy.
- Employed correlational analysis to identify key influencing variables.
Main Results:
- Per capita alcohol consumption, liver cirrhosis deaths, and overall life expectancy were the strongest correlates of the female-male life expectancy gap.
- Greater gender discrepancies in life expectancy were observed in non-Muslim countries, nations with higher per capita income, and those with lower infant mortality rates.
Conclusions:
- Alcohol consumption and related mortality are significant drivers of the gender life expectancy gap.
- Socioeconomic and cultural factors, such as income levels and religious affiliation, also play a role in these disparities.