Do women age faster than men but live longer than men? Really?
senescence
in each of our lives
process to go through
with increasing age
Changes in the structure and function of various tissues and organs of the body
body declines
It is the result of the combined action of many internal and external factors
male and female
in terms of physical, psychological and social functioning
has a difference
Women age more than men
have more complex characteristics and rules
data show
Women who make up nearly half of the world's population
more prone to signs of aging than men
About 90% of women in China suffer from premature aging
We often find in our daily life
It seems that many women do age faster than men
However
big data display
Women live longer than men
According to the World Health Organization
World Health Statistics 2019 data show
Women's life expectancy is 74.2 years
Men are 69.8 years old
in China
The average life expectancy for women is 77.6 years
Male is 74.6 years old
That is to say
Women generally live longer than men
So
Why do women age faster than men?
And why do women live longer than men?
Let us know today
1
Why do women age faster than men?
There are great differences in anatomy and physiology between men and women, such as menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding and hormones in women. As women age, estrogen levels decline, collagen is lost at a higher rate than men, and skin cell phenotypes change, showing signs of skin aging.
Female menopause mostly occurs between the ages of 45 and 50, and a small number of women begin to enter menopause at the age of 40, while male menopause mostly occurs between the ages of 55 and 60, and women have significantly more menopausal symptoms than men.
Menopausal women may experience endocrine disorders, physiological function decline, etc., and many chronic diseases such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases also occur. And male androgen levels drop by about 10%-20% every year, and the transition of male menopause is generally smooth, so the aging process is relatively slow.
Bad living habits and indulgent lifestyles are important reasons for inducing diseases and accelerating aging.
There are also differences in the social functions undertaken by men and women. Some women also need to take care of their families while working. Due to the accelerated pace of life, the increased pressure of survival, the lack of regular lifestyles, neglect of physical exercise, and long-term negative emotional stimulation, one of the reasons for the accelerated aging of women.
2
Why do women live longer than men?
According to the statistics of the world's population, women generally live 5 to 10 years longer than men.
①Women have biological advantages
Female sex chromosomes are XX, while male sex chromosomes are XY. Oxygen free radicals affect the healthy lifespan of humans, and enzymes that scavenge oxygen free radicals are located on the X chromosome. Therefore, women with two X chromosomes produce more of this enzyme, which scavenges more oxygen free radicals.
②The shortening rate of telomere length in males is faster than that in females
Telomere length is affected by a variety of factors, including oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, chronic diseases, smoking, exercise, and psychology. Telomere length shortens at a faster rate in men than in women.
③ Some women have healthier living habits than men
Compared with women, some men have more bad living habits, such as smoking and drinking, irregular work and rest time, and unreasonable diet.
3
How to delay aging?
Aging is inevitable in life, but we can slow down the aging process:
①Change unreasonable lifestyles and eliminate bad habits.
②Choose a good living and working environment, or take measures to reduce the impact of environmental pollution on the human body, thereby reducing the occurrence of diseases and prolonging life.
③ Eat a reasonable diet, quit smoking and limit alcohol, ensure adequate sleep, and insist on moderate aerobic exercise.
④ Focus on cultivating the ability to adapt and tolerate the complex social environment, and maintain an optimistic and cheerful mood.
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