Risk of death for men 60% higher than for women in study of 28 countries

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Risk of death for men 60% higher than for women in study of 28 countries

A large study of people in 28 countries found men aged 50 and over had a 60% greater risk of death than women, partly explained by heavier rates of smoking and heart disease in men, although the gap varied across countries, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

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