Unmarried people face significantly higher risks of developing cancer
The strongest predictor of your long-term health might not be your diet or exercise habits, but whether you share your home with a spouse.
A massive analysis of 100 million Americans has elevated marital status from a simple demographic box to a critical health indicator. Men who never marry face a 68 percent higher risk of developing cancer, while for unmarried women, the risk jumps to 85 percent. These aren't just minor fluctuations; for certain conditions like anal or cervical cancer, the rates for single individuals can be three to five times higher than for their married counterparts.
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