Jordan widows outnumber widowers for nine reasons
The Higher Population Council revealed that the number of widows in Jordan significantly exceeds that of widowers. There are approximately 221,000 widows compared to fewer than 3,000 widowers. The council explained that this disparity is due to biological factors, such as the expected lifespan of women, which averages 77 years compared to 73.8 years for men. Additionally, demographic, social, and legislative factors contribute, including the higher occupational risks faced by men, their greater tendency to smoke and engage in risky sports, and the lower remarriage opportunities for widows due to social conditions and laws. The council called for increased women's participation in the economy and strengthened social security systems to better support women in the event of widowhood.
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