Record #:

29533

Author(s):

Abstract:

This study examined cause-specific mortality by marital status in North Carolina. The death patterns observed suggest that marriage is a relatively healthy and safe institution, whereas divorce and widowhood are associated with circumstances that engender death by violent means or aggravate disease processes.

Source:

PHSB Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 2, Feb 1977, p1-7, bibl, f

Subject(s):

Mortality--Statistics; Marital status