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A global study found that while women tend to live longer than men, they experience more years of illness and disability.
This health difference is due to women being disproportionately affected by conditions like musculoskeletal problems, mental health issues, and headaches.
Men, on the other hand, are more likely to die prematurely from illnesses like heart disease, respiratory diseases, liver diseases, Covid-19, and injuries from road accidents.
The study highlights the urgent need for greater focus on women's health issues beyond reproductive health concerns, especially those leading to long-term disability.
The researchers call for better reporting of health data based on sex and gender to understand and address these health differences effectively.
Researchers from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington conducted this study, published in the Lancet Public Health journal.
