Why Married Men Live Longer: Scientific Evidence

For 16 consecutive years, since 2007, employees of the Ministry of Health have studied the risk factors for the development of various diseases. As a result, it has been found that the length and quality of life are influenced not only by physiological factors, but also by social factors. Thus, the results of the study showed that married men live longer. In addition, life expectancy is affected by the type of employment of the stronger sex. Those who do mental work often live longer than others.

As for women, those with children and a high income live longer. Interestingly, women are diagnosed with more chronic diseases than men: but since they are more likely to follow doctors’ recommendations, this affects life expectancy to a lesser extent.

Remember that some factors negatively affect the life expectancy of both sexes. For men aged 44 to 64, the risk of premature death is associated with high blood pressure, stress, smoking and alcohol consumption. And for women over 75, the main risk factors for death are low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat and stress.

Timely examinations are the main means of preventing the development of serious diseases and premature death. Today, thanks to the national “Health” project, medical examinations and preventive medical examinations are available to everyone free of charge. You just need to find a desire, take a passport, a compulsory health insurance policy and go to the clinic at the place of residence. Or make an appointment through the “My Health” service on the “Gosuslugi” portal.