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Men Face Shorter Life Than Women, But Why?

Men face shorter life spans than women, dying an average of five years earlier.1 Why? Elevated disease risk could be to blame.

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Men are almost twice as likely to die of heart disease.2

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1 in 2 men will receive a cancer diagnosis.3

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Tobacco use is higher in men, increasing risk for several diseases.4

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Skipping checkups means signs of disease could go unnoticed longer.

Men are less likely than women to have health insurance,5 and 65% are behind on routine cancer screenings.6

Offering your clients an expansive coverage plan that includes cancer insurance and critical illness coverage can promote better health in male employees and help provide relief if they do face disease.

To learn more about how Aflac’s coverage options can help, contact your Aflac benefits representative or visit Aflac.com/Brokers today.