According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
women on average live anywhere from 5 to 7 years longer than men. There are several key factors that influence the life expectancy differences between men and women. Men and boys are more likely to be involved in risky and violent behavior than women and girls. More men die from suicide, murder, car accidents, and cardiovascular related diseases than do women. The major factor however, that influences life expectancy is genetic make-up. Women typically live longer than men because of their genes.
