5 reasons why men die early

According to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average life expectancy of men is 5 years less than that of women.

Stress affects health a lot.

The above statistics are a warning for men to be more aware of taking care of their health. Below are some reasons why men often die early, according to a summary on Men's Health.

Smoking

Although it is not only men who smoke, the smoking rate among men is still higher than that of women. And it is not surprising given the harmful effects that tobacco causes to health such as diseases related to lung cancer, cardiovascular or neurological.

Heavy alcohol consumption

Men consume more than twice as much alcohol on average as women. Heavy drinking can increase the risk of liver, mouth, and colon cancers.

Avoid seeing a doctor

A report by the National Center for Health Statistics in the US shows that about 1 in 4 men do not see a doctor. They are often too busy, embarrassed or afraid to go to the doctor.

The stress level is quite high.

According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, men's stress levels are increasing and have a strong impact on their physical and mental health. Too much stress can cause blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and stroke.

Suicidal

Men account for nearly 80% of all suicides, according to the CDC. This is because most men tend to hide and avoid talking about the difficult problems they are facing. When problems are not resolved for a long time, it can lead to depression, anxiety, loss of control and push them to choose to end their own lives.

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