Long-term Study Reveals
An extensive yet unique study has revealed that in comparison to men, women face more diseases and spend a longer time dealing with illnesses.
Research Published in Medical Journals
According to research published in medical journals, it has been revealed through a study conducted by the Global Gender Health Gap that although women tend to outlive men, they also suffer from diseases for a longer period.
Research Conducted Across 20 Different Countries
Experts conducted research on men and women in 20 different countries, cities, regions, and areas to study the duration of diseases and the period of illness.
Findings of the Research
The research found that while men generally succumb to life-threatening diseases, women tend to suffer from common illnesses for longer periods.
Types of Diseases
According to the research, women are more prone to physical and psychological illnesses, including depression, pain, and disability, whereas men succumb to life-threatening diseases such as heart diseases, strokes, and other fatal road accidents.
Reasons for Longer Illness Duration in Women
Experts stated that although women tend to live longer than men and therefore endure diseases for longer periods, men have a shorter average lifespan compared to women. As a result, they face diseases for a shorter duration.
Comparison of Treatments for Men and Women
Experts also assessed the treatments available to men and women for common illnesses and found that depression and back pain are two conditions that affect women more than men.
Impact of Certain Diseases
Experts pointed out that diseases such as COVID-19, road accidents, heart diseases, strokes, and diabetes affect men more severely, and some of these diseases prove to be fatal. On the other hand, women suffer from headaches, back pain, depression, disability, and female complications, which are usually not life-threatening.