Although Women Live Longer, They Do Not Live Better, Largely Because Of Obesity And Arthritis

Obesity and arthritis that take root during early and middle age significantly contribute to women’s decreased quality of life during their senior years, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center. In a study that included 5,888 people over 65, women suffered up to two and a half times more disabilities than men of the same age.

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Filed under: Arthritis on May 5th, 2009