Asian Men’s Health: Gender Disparity and Life Expectancy
- Author:
Christopher Ho CK
;
Teo CH
;
Ng CJ
;
Zulkifli MZ
;
Tan MH
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Asia;
male;
gender;
population;
life expectancy
- From:Journal of Surgical Academia
2014;4(2):5-8
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The aim of this review was to analyze the gender disparities found as well as the life expectancies in Asia. An
analysis of the data on gender disparities as well as life expectancies of the different Asian countries was done based
on the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Health Observatory Data Repository as well as the regional
government databases. Middle Eastern countries have the highest male to female population ratio. The results show
that in terms of population pyramid, Asia is moving towards a more geriatric population. Qatar has the highest life
expectancy for men and is the only country in Asia where men live longer than women (difference of 2 years). In
general, women in Asia live longer than men. High income countries like Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore have
higher life expectancies as compared to those on the lower income nations. The life expectancy of Asian men still
lags women. Men’s health care needs to be addressed urgently. The disparity in income-status reflecting the lifespan
of men is an impetus for us to narrow the gap of health in Asian countries.
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