On average, yes, girls' (adult women's) hearts beat faster than boys' (adult men's).
Heart Rate Differences Between Genders
The average resting heart rate varies between genders. While a general range for adults is 70-85 beats per minute, women typically have a higher resting heart rate than men.
- Men: The average resting heart rate for adult men is between 70 and 72 beats per minute.
- Women: The average resting heart rate for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats per minute.
This difference is likely due to a combination of factors, including hormonal differences, body size, and other physiological variations. It's important to remember that these are averages, and individual heart rates can vary significantly based on factors like fitness level, stress, and overall health.
This higher average heart rate in women is not necessarily indicative of a health problem. It's simply a normal physiological difference between the sexes.
