Why do women live longer than men? Is this true of most species?

Subject: Why do women live longer than men? Is this true of most species?

Date: Mon Aug 23 22:23:46 1999
Posted by James Mitchell
Grade level: nonaligned School: UC Berkeley
City: San Francisco State/Province: CA Country: USA
Area of science: Medicine
ID: 935461426.Me

Message:


I'd like to know if there exists a convincing biological explanation for 
female longevity, and if it applies to other species besides humans.

Re: Why do women live longer than men? Is this true of most species?

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