The life expectancy gap between men and women in the US is the largest it's been since 1996, with women living almost six years longer.

COVID-19 deaths, drug overdoses, and suicide are the primary causes for the widening gap, with men being more susceptible.

Other contributors to the gap are differential rates of homicide, heart disease, and suicide deaths, which are more prevalent in men.

The report stresses the importance of addressing these preventable factors and investing in prevention and care to reduce the life expectancy gap.