General Studies · Critical Reasoning
In light of rising concern that high-pressure living, thrilling though it may seem, is a silent killer and one of the factors contributing to men's lower life expectancy than women, men are now being encouraged to calm down. Ironically, though, more and more career-driven women are quickly learning some of the same 'killing' behaviours, which is why they have historically had an advantage over males in the 'longevity' stakes. The conclusion drawn above is based on the assumption that:
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- 1Long work hours, energy-draining sessions, nonstop parties, hard drinking, and heavy smoking are the silent killer habits that women have now adopted widely.
- 2Women are not being advised the slow-down that men are being advised.
- 3Although women still outlive men, the gender gap in life expectancy has shrunk significantly in recent years.
- 4High-pressure living is one of the factors contributing to the gender discrepancy in life expectancy.✓
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High-pressure living is one of the factors contributing to the gender discrepancy in life expectancy.
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