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

The loss of the male sex chromosome may lead to earlier death for men, researchers claimed (David Davies/PA)

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.

According to the study, the loss of the Y chromosome causes the heart muscle to scar and can lead to deadly heart failure.