Life expectancy: women now on top everywhere (PDF; 47 KB)

"The year 2006 should not be allowed to pass without at least a quiet celebration that this is the first year in human history when -- across almost all the world -- women can expect to enjoy a longer life expectancy than men. That the trend is moving in this direction will probably be confirmed this week in the 2006 world health report."
Source: British Medical Journal

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