Why is the average lifespan of men shorter than that of women? Besides genetic inheritance, four postnatal factors cannot be ignored.
After a long period of investigation and research, we have found that generally, men’s lifespan is slightly shorter than women’s. Although many men nowadays are quite concerned about their health, this phenomenon has not been improved. Why do women still have a longer life expectancy than men? The following four factors are closely related to this phenomenon. Let’s take a look together.
Why is the average lifespan of men shorter than that of women? Besides genetic inheritance, four postnatal factors cannot be ignored.
Reason one: insufficient self-health awareness
In daily life, we can see that many women would add things like red dates and wolfberries to their cups, but men completely lack these maintenance habits. Often, meals are not regular, and diet is not taken seriously. High-salt, high-oil, and spicy foods, coupled with frequent alcohol consumption, gradually plant many health risks in the body.
Editor’s suggestion: Everyone should cultivate healthy living habits, maintain regular meal times every day, have a light diet, and try to avoid high-oil, high-salt, and spicy foods. Otherwise, it will have an impact on our cardiovascular health, leading to the appearance of high blood lipids and hypertension.
Reason two: bearing excessive mental pressure
In today’s society, most families carry the burden of car and mortgage loans, and most of these pressures fall on men. Therefore, they bear a great deal of pressure. In order to keep their jobs, the main source of income, they must continue to work hard against various pressures from superiors, working overtime frequently. Gradually, their physical fitness deteriorates, their mental state becomes listless, and being under such pressure for a long time naturally has a great impact on men’s lifespan, resulting in a reduction in lifespan.
Editor’s suggestion: Men should learn to find suitable ways to relieve stress while under pressure, such as choosing to exercise more or communicating with friends they trust to express all the annoyance and distress inside, which is very helpful for our mental and physical health.
Reason three: excessive body obesity
After marriage, we find that men’s bodies undergo significant growth, with tall and slim youths turning into big-bellied middle-aged uncles. The appearance of obesity not only has a serious impact on our personal appearance but also exerts serious pressure on our bodies as large amounts of fat accumulate, causing serious damage to the waist, spine, and leading to various cardiovascular diseases due to the inability to burn excess fat, once again aggravating health risks.
Editor’s suggestion: For those who have not become obese, strict control of daily calorie intake is needed, minimizing high-calorie foods to avoid the appearance of obesity issues. If obesity has begun to appear, active weight loss is required, combined with certain physical exercises, to bid farewell to the excess fat on the body early.
Reason four: long-term drinking
Alcohol consumption is routine for men, bringing pleasure but also causing damage to our bodies. After excessive drinking, male friends may experience acute alcohol poisoning, leading to sudden death or fainting. If prolonged excessive drinking occurs, it may induce organ dryness and pathological changes in our digestive system, with the most common being alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver, colon cancer, stomach cancer, and other diseases.
Editor’s suggestion: If you can avoid drinking, please do so; in unavoidable situations where drinking is necessary, control the amount consumed and try to choose low-concentration alcohol to reduce alcohol’s harm to the body.
Nutritionist’s viewpoint: For men, the above factors are key causes of their shorter lifespan. I hope after reading this article, everyone can pay attention to relevant habits, actively cultivate healthy living habits, and realize their dream of a healthy and long life.
