US women outlive men by almost six years
The Guardian — November 18, 2023, 03:00 PM UTC
US women now outlive men by almost six years, with the life expectancy gap widening since 2010. Factors include the pandemic and "deaths of despair." Women's alcohol-related mortality rate rose by 14.7%, compared to 12.5% in men. The US faces a healthcare and mental health crisis, with a need for more accessible and equitable healthcare. In England, women can now get contraception without a doctor's visit. Spain's ancient stone slab challenges gender stereotypes.