When one examines longevity for men and women one finds the biggest difference in deaths from

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Atherosclerosis related disorders such as heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in both men and women, but they tend to occur earlier in men, leading to a larger longevity gap between men and women. While cancer and respiratory diseases also contribute to differences in life expectancy, they are not as significant as atherosclerosis related disorders. Suicide and homicide contribute to premature mortality, but they are not major factors in overall differences in life expectancy between men and women. Pneumonia and influenza are also significant causes of death, but they affect men and women fairly equally in terms of mortality rates.

When One Examines Longevity for Men and Women One Finds