The Real Health Gap: Why Men Die Younger and Live Fewer Healthy Years
The narrative of a "women's health gap" has gained momentum, but what does the complete data show? This post examines the real health gap, focusing on life expectancy, healthy life years, and research funding. We find that men consistently die younger and live fewer healthy years, yet this gap is largely invisible as a policy category. If we want to improve health for everyone, we must start from accuracy, not narrative.