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We May Finally Know Why Women Live Longer Than Men

Summary by IFLScience
The interplay between genetics, sexual selection, and parental care appears to play a part in causing this bias, while environmental factors can influence but not eliminate it.

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A combination of genetic, environmental, evolutionary and social aspects appear to have an overall impact on the differences observed in the life expectancy of males and females in most mammals, which are also seen among men and women in humans. Data from a new study confirm, however, that biological components are deeply rooted and condition the continuity of the trend over time.

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IFLScience broke the news in on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
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