The article discusses the considerable gap in life expectancy between men and women in the U.S., which currently stands at approximately 76 years for men and 81 years for women. Derek Griffith, a health equity expert, emphasizes the lack of research on men’s health, particularly regarding social factors influencing health outcomes. He argues that while women's health has historically received insufficient attention, understanding men's health is equally important, given that men experience worse health in a majority of leading causes of death. Griffith stresses that improving men's health can benefit the entire community.
"We can promote women's equality, equity, opportunities, while actually focusing on the health and well-being of men."
"If men struggle with their health, that tends to put not just a burden on those men but on the women in their lives."
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