Why do women live longer than men?

[kengillard]

when I married my OH he was 5 years younger than me. I thought that was a good idea seeing men don't live as long as women....now what do I have? A OH who has dementia and it is very likely I will out live him.  

[joz*garage]

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@just_me_karen wrote:
Baby boys are smaller, weaker and have more genetic problems, so even though slightly more than half of all babies born are boys, they sadly have a higher death rate.

If you look at insurance charts, you'll see spikes at certain ages when males have a high death rate. Babies...then at 10 yrs (when they begin exploring, climbing trees, taking risks), 18-25 (when they're hormonal ratbags)

Men are less likely to seek medical help, usually have more dangerous hobbies and occupations and are more willing to take risks.

So, by the time they're in their 60s their health can be seriously impacted from their Rambo attitudes.

Women live longer because they have fewer genetic probs and are more sensible.

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similar to what i read on a google search too, except for the sensible bit

[spotweldersfriend]

Yeah but we have a lot of fun;-)

[just_me_karen]

I didn't get it from a google search, Joz. I got from my head...learned about it years ago.

[nicnacs_4u]

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@icyfroth wrote:

nah that's cool, freshie...

My OH is 22 yrs younger than me and like you, I hope when I fall off the perch he finds someone that appreciates the goodness in him

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Wow you must be one hottie Icebuddy

[rabbitearbandicoot]

Why do women live longer than men?

someone's got to say it and it may as well be me ...............................   the women talk their husbands to death ???

[the_bob_delusion]

http://www.bitrebels.com/entertainment-2/this-is-why-men-die-before-women-14-pics/

[45bushy]

it's fairly obvious really,    they haven't got another woman nagging at them 24/7

we couldn't call it post traumatic syndrome cos it's a constant till the day we kick the bucket

quote cold chisel...   "   something only vets could understand   "

[the_bob_delusion]

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@icyfroth wrote:

nah that's cool, freshie...

My OH is 22 yrs younger than me and like you, I hope when I fall off the perch he finds someone that appreciates the goodness in him

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WOW Something creepy about that.

But honestly you do sound and think a lot younger than you look

[freakiness]

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@45bushy wrote:

it's fairly obvious really,    they haven't got another woman nagging at them 24/7

we couldn't call it post traumatic syndrome cos it's a constant till the day we kick the bucket

quote cold chisel...   "   something only vets could understand   "

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You don't have to live with someone you don't like. Leave. Seize the day. Get some independence.

[freshwater-2]

Some of you males just don't get it (you poor things).......the gals aren't the lucky ones..

Our younger partners are lucky to have us, we know it and so do they.