Scientists find secret of why women live longer

By Bridie Smith
Updated August 3 2012 - 8:08am, first published 3:00am
It's down to genetics ... researchers discover an "evolutionary quirk" in our DNA, which causes men to have a shorter life expectancy than women.
It's down to genetics ... researchers discover an "evolutionary quirk" in our DNA, which causes men to have a shorter life expectancy than women.

THE reason women live roughly four years longer than men in Australia is not solely down to their reduced rate of obesity, risky behaviour and smoking. According to research published today, it's down to genetics.

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