Why do women live longer than men?
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Women usually live longer than men. Why is this – and are modern day vices, such as smoking and drinking, reducing the longevity gap?
By Kayhan Nouri-Aria
Life expectancy in the UK is currently 79.6 years for men and 83.2 years for women. So why do women tend to live longer?
Male vs female hormo...
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