Men live 7 years less than women. More than half of that gap comes from deaths before age 65
Men in Poland live statistically 7 years less than women, and nearly 52% of that gap results from deaths of men under the age of 65. Many of them begin diagnostics but do not follow treatment through to the end.
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In brief
- Men in Poland live on average 7 years shorter than women, according to a report by Prof. Piotr Radziszewski from the Medical University of Warsaw.
- Nearly 52% of this difference results from deaths of men before the age of 65.
- Many men undergo tests after symptoms appear, but do not complete treatment, which according to the report's authors increases the risk of complications and premature death.
A gap that grows with age
According to a report by Prof. Piotr Radziszewski from the Medical University of Warsaw, men in Poland live 7 years shorter than women (Połowa mężczyzn umiera przed emeryturą. Zaczynają diagnostykę, ale nie kończą leczenia – Bankier.pl). Deaths of men before the age of 65 account for nearly 52% of this difference. A significant share of the losses therefore concerns people of working age, not seniors.
Diagnostics yes, treatment not necessarily
The analysis shows that many men undergo tests when concerning symptoms appear, but do not go through the entire course of therapy. A diagnosed illness often remains without further follow-up, and according to the report's authors this increases the risk of complications and premature death.
What this means for patients
Having a test done is not enough on its own. If a doctor recommends a check-up, treatment or further consultations, it is worth following through. If access is difficult, you can check which services are available under the NFZ (National Health Fund).
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