Eli5: Why do women live longer than men on average, even among the older population like supercentenarians?
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World wide, women are much less likely to smoke or use nicotine, and are less likely to drink alcohol to excess. The difference for Russian men and women (over 10 years) is likely related to socially expected vodka consumption. The almost 6 year difference in China may be due to tobacco differences.
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