Loss of male sex chromosome may lead to earlier death for men – study

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The loss of the male sex chromosome as men age leads to earlier death and could help explain why they do not live as long as women, new research has suggested. Scientists have previously found that men who suffer Y chromosome loss are more likely to die at a younger age and suffer age-associated conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. However, the new research is believed to be the first hard evidence that the chromosome loss directly causes harmful effects on men’s health. They say the findings suggest that targeting the effects of Y chromosome loss could help men live longer, healthier lives.