Women are unhappier than men until they reach their mid-80s, a new survey has found.
While men were found to be happier in their younger years, women only overtake them after the age of 85
The NHS Health Survey for England concentrated on 8,000 people, and found a dramatic difference between the genders right through to beyond retirement.
The study found 16 per cent of women have severe mental health problems over the age of 65, but that falls to just 14 per cent over the age of 85.
and psychiatrists claim it could be when they become widows.
Women are unhappier than men until they reach their mid-80s, a new survey has found.
While men were found to be happier in their younger years, women only overtake them after the age of 85
The NHS Health Survey for England concentrated on 8,000 people, and found a dramatic difference between the genders right through to beyond retirement.
The study found 16 per cent of women have severe mental health problems over the age of 65, but that falls to just 14 per cent over the age of 85.
and psychiatrists claim it could be when they become widows.