Global Study Shows Closing Male-Female Longevity Gap as Humans Live Longer

Research from Spain's Universidad de Alcalá shows that humans are living longer worldwide, with the gap between male and female life expectancy narrowing. The study predicts that these trends will continue into the next decade, attributing the improvement to safer conditions for blue-collar jobs and healthier lifestyles. The data also reveals significant improvements in mortality indicators, particularly in Africa, and suggests a need to re-examine societal perceptions of old age as more people live into their late 70s, 80s, and 90s.