Not only in Brazil, but in various parts of the world, women live a part of years more than men. Understand what this explains
According to data released at the end of 2023 by Ibge, life expectancy at birth in Brazil increased in 2022 to 75.5 years. The indicator reaches 79 years for women and 72 for men. And what explains this, according to experts, is a Combination of biological, social and behavioral factors.
Interestingly, the phenomenon is not only Brazilian. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the data of other research institutes, the disparity of longevity between men and women also occurs in various parts of the world, regardless of the economic, social or cultural conditions. On average, women have overcome men in several years of life.
After all, why do women live more?
While trying to understand the reason for this difference, the responses are the most varied and involve a complex set of biological, behavioral and social factors. Among these, some trends are distinguished. Studies suggest, for example, that there are biological differences between the sexes, including hormones and chromosomes, which can influence longevity.
In relation to behavioral aspectWomen tend to adopt more preventive health behaviors. This is the case of consultations Regular doctors, adherence to balanced diets and regular exercise.
“Women tend to adopt healthier lifestyles, seek preventive medical care more often and show greater resilience in the face of health challenges. These are factors that can favor a longer and higher quality life,” says Dr. Polynna Souza, geriatrician and collaborator of the Longid channel.
Social factors and lifestyleAs a standard of culturally determined behavior, stress levels and access to health care, they also play a significant role in longevity.
This does not mean living better
Female longevity offers opportunities for the development of more effective health policies and wellness strategies. However, many challenges are still addressed.
The struggle for equality between men and women in the labor market, the various cases of femicide that are increasingly constant in various regions in Brazil and the financial independence of this group, among other factors, still deserve attention so that longevity is considered not only by the amount of years lived, but mainly by the quality of these years.
Source: Terra
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