It’s not just a meme anymore, it’s a fact.
Statistically, women live longer than men.
Average life expectancy:
👩 Women: 74 years and 2 months
👨 Men: 69 years and 8 months
But why?
Turns out, the answer isn’t just “men do dumb things.” It actually goes all the way down to our genes.
Women have two X chromosomes, while men have one X and one Y.
The X chromosome is much larger and carries more vital genes for survival. The Y chromosome, on the other hand, is kind of a lightweight, so it holds fewer critical genes.
That means if there’s a problem in the X chromosome, women have a spare copy to back them up. Men don’t.
And this difference starts even before birth. Male embryos die more often than female ones.
Of course, lifestyle and behavior play a part too.
Men tend to take more physical risks, handle more stressful or dangerous jobs, and often delay medical checkups.
So, in short:
Women live longer not just because they’re careful, but because their biology literally gives them a backup plan.
Meanwhile, men?
We’re running on one X chromosome, a Y, and a lot of questionable decisions.
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