What is an accepted explanation for higher mortality rates among men?
Men are less likely than women to stick to a healthy diet and exercise plan.
Men are less likely than women to see a doctor for seemingly minor illnesses or injuries that can become more serious if not treated.
Even among men and women with similarly stressful jobs, men tend to cope by eating, smoking, and drinking, whereas women are more likely to exercise to deal with the stress.
Men are genetically predisposed to develop forms of cancer that are more likely to lead to death.
