Woman livin' longer

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Why do women live longer?

Yes, this is a statistically proven fact:
Women's average life expectancy is 74 years and 2 months, men's is 69 years and 8 months.

But still, why?

The main reason is genes🧬
Even male embryos die more often than female embryos.

The X chromosomes (of which women have two and men have one) are much larger and contain more vital genes. The Y chromosomes (which only males have) have fewer of these genes.

Therefore, the occurrence of problems in the X-chromosome has greater consequences for men than for women☝🏻.

After all, they have a "spare" X chromosome. It is this reserve that gives women that very advantage.

Besides, we should not forget about peculiarities of men's lifestyle and occupation.

Besides, we should not forget about peculiarities of men's lifestyle and occupation

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