Gender differences in mortality and life expectancy vary by country. But in most countries, men live shorter lives than women (see figure). In Russia, for instance, the difference between male and female life expectancy is 13 years (59 vs. 72).he difference in male and female life expectancy has narrowed in recent years, from at least 7.7 years from 1972-1979 to 5.2 years in 2004, according to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics.
A pulmonologist (sometimes referred to as a pulmonary disease specialist) is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases associated with the lungs.
Pulmonology is synonymous with pneumology (from the Greek ÏÎ½ÎµÏÎ¼ÏÎ½ (lung) and -Î»Î¿Î³Î¯Î±, -logia), respirology and respiratory medicine.ariations in nomenclature [edit]. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, and Australia the term respiratory physician is used (rather than pulmonologist) to distinguish a physician that practices pulmonology. In Canada, respirology and respirologist are used.