6 reasons men have shorter life span compared to women

Most men around the world have short life span compared to the females, statistics been computed by scientists around the world has proven that “ 57% of all those in age 65 and older are women, and at the age of 85, 67% are women”.

Men mostly live briefly because of several reasons.

6. DANGEROUS JOBS

In most societies and the world, the males engages in highly dangerous jobs which leads to their untimely deaths. E. g Soldiers, police etc.

5. LESS SOCIALLY CONNECTED

Most men rarely socialize with other people they mostly live quietly. A boring life without excitements can lead to early deaths.

4. FAMILY AND SOCIETAL PROBLEMS

Men are providers for their immediate and extended families, most issues around the family are resolved by them. They often face disasters from society due to environmental and structural changes.

3. PRONE TO DANGEROUS INFECTIONS

Men are likely to experience dangerous sicknesses and infections due to intake of alcohol, cigarettes and other dangerous substances which leads to heart, liver and digestive problems.

2. TAKE BIGGER RISKS

Most men are risk takers, they are mostly courageous and fearless but in the case of poor outcome from the risk taken, it leads to hypertension and stroke which results to utimely deaths.

1. AVOID DOCTORS

Most men disregard doctors prescriptions and advice, while some of them don’t go for frequent check up, they only go to the hospital when the illness is worst and their immune system weak.