Anth 335 Men And Women Aging Differently
ANTH 335
1. Men and Women Aging Differently
Question: What are the main differences between men and women?
• The average life expectancy is currently 78 years old, but was at 49 years at the turn of the century. • There is a widening age gap between men and women, such that among women who are 65-69, there are 81 guys for every 100 girls in the population. • NY Times stated that the prospects for men are brighter than women. • Men that survive beyond the age of 85 are more likely than women to be in better health and to have more remaining independent life years. • More men than women over the age of 85 are married than women, and women are more prone to disabling effects of chronic condition while men are prone
1. Men and Women Aging Differently
Question: What are the main differences between men and women?
• The average life expectancy is currently 78 years old, but was at 49 years at the turn of the century. • There is a widening age gap between men and women, such that among women who are 65-69, there are 81 guys for every 100 girls in the population. • NY Times stated that the prospects for men are brighter than women. • Men that survive beyond the age of 85 are more likely than women to be in better health and to have more remaining independent life years. • More men than women over the age of 85 are married than women, and women are more prone to disabling effects of chronic condition while men are prone