U.S. Life Expectancy Map: The Gender Gap
Monday, March 18, 2013 - 10:08
in Psychology & Sociology
How long do you have? It depends on gender and geography. In the U.S., women live longer—81 years on average, 76 for men—but a recent study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation reveals a troubling trend. Though men's life spans have increased by 4.6 years since 1989, women have gained only 2.7 years.