One might be tempted to explain the disparity as a natural consequence of women living longer. But those studying the disease say that wouldn’t account for such a large difference, and they’re not precisely sure what would.

Any competent statistical/scientific study will account for obvious population disparities.

My theory: make up? Usually these things tend to be because group A is commonly using or doing something that group B is not.

Why does nobody read articles before weighing in?

They discuss this and discount it in the opening paragraphs.

One might be tempted to explain the disparity as a natural consequence of women living longer. But those studying the disease say that wouldn’t account for such a large difference, and they’re not precisely sure what would.

While many factors may be at play, researchers are zeroing in on two where the biological differences between women and men are clear: chromosomes and menopause