as a rule women live a few years longer than men. why is that?
536423
I think because women seek medical help and have routine exams more frequently than men.  I think it's a macho thing for the man to suffer w/o seeking medical attention.
24408
my babe is also older... but yes.. there was a reason... maybe not anymore..\n\nthe reason used to be stability... an older man usually meant more money, a house, furniture, a car... food for the baby... it's survival of the fitest... women have basically lacked a lot of basic rights since begining of time... we, here in our country "US"... only started allowing women to vote... there are still places where women cant drive or work... so, all a woman is left to do is marry and have babies... and lots of babies... so, to have lots of babies... a woman must start young... The sad part is... most men her age are just not equipped financially to care for her babies.... so, women are forced to marry older men socially...\n\nanyway... even with all our freedoms here... it still looked down upon when a woman dates a younger guy....sure...it's ok for a rich or famous woman to do so.. it's cool.... but you're average woman dating a younger guy.... ohhhhh... the things people say... a lot of it comes from women...how sad is that...\n\npeople are nasty...
183600
its been proven that women are better multi-taskers.  whereas men can only concentrate on one thing at a time.  i find this particularly true as i grow older.  Women can deal with the kids, the house, the husband all of that alot easier than a man can.  Thats why women have babies and men do not. God made us this way for a reason.
247119
The reason men die before women do, is because they want to.  It gives them a few years of peace before they see them again in the Great Beyond.
46819
older women are more understanding and they appreciate every little thing you do.Besides they are more experienced when it comes to sex, they teach u well, do no swell, do not yell and there is no risk of wedding bells. thats why they love older women dear.
1024554
Some do some don't it depends on the individual. me i perfer older guys, and so do most my mates. the thing is everyone knows women muture alot quicker then men. lets say the female is bout 22, then usually a guy around 25, 26 would be at the same muturity level.\n\nI'm not trying to put you guys down but its true.
607341
The average life expectancy does not look very scary (although it's bad) - 68. If you look at males and females separately, it gives you goose bumps if you are a man - 58-59 for men (was 57.5 in 1994)! Women live about 14 years longer - 72-73 (data from around 2003).\n\nAnd even if you're wealthy, but drink and smoke as much as a normal Russian does, you won't live long!
594912
It's genetic. 3000yrs ago a cavewomen would naturally want to be with the alpha-male...more often than not the alpha-male would be older (wiser and stronger) and higher up the hierarchy than the young'ins.
273192
It has been statistically proven that women are better drivers than men. Less wrecks. Maybe it's because we dislike the idea of being maimed for life or losing our lives or that of a loved one in the vehicle with us. So we are more careful.
936914
Because polygamy has been fought against in favor of monogamy.\n\nAlso there are more women because men die earlier and get killed in conflict at a much higher rate than women
524378
Older people have lived longer.  They have had more life experiences.  You know the saying, older and wiser.  Well, they probably have been through most what young people are going through.
499906
Gender bias is a double edged sword.  Women want to be treated equally on their own terms, which creates a bias against men;  They want equal pay but expect a man to lift that heavy box in the office...\n\nThere's a reason that on average women live 7 years longer than men.
134022
i think they feel more appreciated. older women are more appreciative of little things than younger women, and they understand a little bit better what it takes to be a good gf/wife than a younger woman might. This is just a guess, of course
207151
Two factors I can think of.\n1) Male mystique.  Male have an attitude and mentality that they are superior than female.  Male have to show they are not weak and feminine.\n2) Female live longer because they are more resilient.  Their genetic makeup are better than male right from the start in their mother's womb (female have two X's chromosomes XX vs male's XY).
1157182
My research problem for your group is\n     Inverstigation into how women live longer than men
88301
Women have completed their single lives way before men do. Women usually date more often than men do because it's much easier for them.
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Humans by Era, Average Lifespan (in years)\n\nNeanderthal, 20 \nNeolithic, 20 \nClassical Greece, 28 \nClassical Rome, 28 \nMedieval England, 33 \n1800's End of 19th Century, 37 \n1900's Early 20th Century, 50 \n1940's Circa 1940, 65 \nCurrent (in the West), 77-81 \n\n\n\nVariations in life expectancy in the world today:\n\nThere are great variations in life expectancy worldwide, mostly caused by differences in public health, medicine and nutrition from country to country.\n\nThere are also variations between groups within single countries. For example, in the US in the early 20th century there were very large differences in life expectancy between people of different races, which have since lessened. There remain significant differences in life expectancy between men and women in the US and other developed countries, with women outliving men. These differences by sex have been reducing in recent years, with men's life expectancy improving at a faster rate than women's. Poverty and inequality has a very substantial effect on life expectancy. In the United Kingdom life expectancy in the wealthiest areas is ten years longer than the poorest areas and the gap appears to be increasing as life expectancy for the prosperous continues to increase while in more deprived communities there is little increase. (Department of Health -[Tackling health inequalities]: Status report on the Programme for Action\n\nAir pollution may also reduce life expectancy, especially for those living near busy roads, due to the exhaust fumes from cars. Occupation may also have a major effect on life expectancy. Well-educated professionals working in offices have a high life expectancy, while asbestos and coal miners do not. Other aspects for individual life expectancy are genetic disorders and, to some extent, excessive drug use, especially when the purity of the drug is low or unknown.