Differences Between Male and Female Population Groups (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Flashcards
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Life expectancy gap between males & females (2019)
Life expectancy gap between males & females (2019)
Males live approx. 4 years less than females
% of premature deaths that occur in males
% of premature deaths that occur in males
62% of all premature deaths
Male injury death rate compared to female rate
Male injury death rate compared to female rate
Approximately twice as high
% of cancer deaths occurring in males
% of cancer deaths occurring in males
56% of all cancer deaths
% of osteoporosis cases in females
% of osteoporosis cases in females
85% of all osteoporosis cases
% of males with high BMI (overweight or obese)
% of males with high BMI (overweight or obese)
74.5% of males
% of 2019 workplace deaths involving male workers
% of 2019 workplace deaths involving male workers
97% (177 out of 183 deaths)
Male workplace fatality rate vs female rate
Male workplace fatality rate vs female rate
30 times higher than female rate
3 factor categories affecting male-female health gaps
3 factor categories affecting male-female health gaps
Biological, sociocultural, environmental
Testosterone's effect on male bone health
Testosterone's effect on male bone health
Helps maintain bone density throughout life