Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men? Inside the Gender Longevity Advantage
It might sound like an old wives' tale, but women do indeed live longer than men, on the whole. Globally, women live an average of 5.4 years longer than men. In the United States, women live to an average age of 80 while men live to an average age of 75, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control. But why do females get such an advantage over their male counterparts? We explore some of the factors that contribute to the gender lifespan gap—and what you can do to close it.



