Staying Single Can Be Fatal

Staying single can be fun for many; but according to a new study, leading a solo lifestyle could have serious health implications. Researchers at the University of Louisville, Kentucky, have found that single women were at risk of dying seven to 15 years earlier than their married counterparts.
Single men fared even worse, with their married peers living eight to 17 years longer. Researchers studied data from around 500 million people by analysing 90 previous studies conducted over the past 60 years. Their findings showed that single men were at a 32 per cent increased risk of dying over a lifetime when compared with married men, and single women were at a 23 per cent higher risk than married women.
David Roelfs, assistant professor of sociology at the university, said that the report showed “just how poorly the singles do”. He said the results could be explained by the fact that married couples tend to have a stronger support network around them.

Posted by Admin on August 25, 2011. Filed under HEALTH. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry

12 Responses to Staying Single Can Be Fatal

Kasapo

August 26, 2011 at 11:18 pm

So wat can single pipo do to prevent such risks?
the spy

August 30, 2011 at 12:15 pm

Get married i guess.
Am human

August 30, 2011 at 1:19 pm

Teti waupwa nakuchipuba, out of fear that am at an early death risk shaa!
Surprise

August 31, 2011 at 6:53 pm

I know single people who are single and they are in their 70s and 80s. These researches. Sometimes I have my own doubts.
BM

September 4, 2011 at 10:55 am

Lesa eutusunga, wilatubepa, we will marry at the right time. ngolefwaya ukupa upafye ifwe we’re not ready waumfwa?
Becky & Alize

September 5, 2011 at 12:24 pm

BM i salute u! Lesa ewasunga imyeo yesu not ba researcher awe!Science na lesa taficita tally iyo!
chimbala

September 13, 2011 at 9:14 am

these are lies mwebantu do not believe.God is the only one who takes and gives life.
zanga

September 14, 2011 at 2:58 pm

@BM & Am human…way to go..teti waupwa nakuchipuba bcoz of them research findings,lesa eutusunga ba mbuli so spare us the crap pantu this is not info to dwell on at all!!!
KAYZ

September 22, 2011 at 10:01 am

100% MISS LEADING!
Smule

September 23, 2011 at 9:27 am

Kuti waupa chi kayupe guys lets be carefull with these researchers kutiwaya impanga. Someone 2 marry must be worth suffuring 4 not marrying 4da safe of marrying iyo!!!!!!!
Smule

September 23, 2011 at 9:38 am

Kuti waupa chi kayupe guys lets be carefull with these researchers kutiwaya impanga. Someone 2 marry must be worth suffuring 4 not marrying 4da safe of marrying iyo!!
Chendabwanba

November 7, 2011 at 9:11 am

A stronger support around is what every 1 wants, whether married or single without it 1 is likely to retire life early.