OREANDA-NEWS The State Duma’s representative for health protection Nikolai Gerasimenko named the reasons that shorten the life of Russian men, reports the MedicForum.

Russian men in most cases die at a young age, the expert said. Moreover, the difference between the age of a man and a woman is on average ten years. Scientists have proven that men die 14-25 years earlier than women.

Mortality among men exceeds 55 years, while women live longer.

According to Gerasimenko, there are enough reasons for such a situation. First of all, it starts with bad habits, namely the use of tobacco and alcohol.

WHO has found that men have their own particular socialization — society-endorsed behavioral patterns inherent in males. In particular, this is excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco smoking, risky maneuvers when driving and a late call to doctors

Men aged 40 to 55 are in the highest risk zone. Therefore, experts advise more often to consult doctors for the stronger sex in this age category.