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The reasons women live longer than men:

  • They do less dangerous jobs (typically), including fighting at war
  • Mitochondria mutations can be damaging to men.
  • Men smoke more (typically)
  • Men take more risks (typically)
  • Women develop heart problems later
  • Women have better immune systems - they age slower, and are harder to wear down.
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