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Nationally, men die five years sooner than women. In Mississippi, the gap is even greater. The average age of death for men is about 70, and about 78 for women – a difference of eight years.
What men can do
Regular checkups are one reason men’s lifespans fall short of women’s. Women visit their doctors twice as often as men do, and keep a better check on their health. Men can catch up by choosing a doctor and scheduling an annual wellness checkup. Start a habit of yearly visits, and follow your doctor’s advice on healthy steps you can take to get years of your life back.
Lifestyle changes can also mean a longer life. Regular exercise and choosing the right foods make a lifelong difference in avoiding illness and chronic diseases. And if you use tobacco, take steps to quit. Your heart disease and cancer risks drop dramatically when you quit for good.
