Marital status and mortality in British women: a longitudinal study
International Journal of EpidemiologyPublished 1 February 2000
Yin Bun Cheung
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Abstract
Being single was associated with higher mortality. A causal interpretation is plausible. Being divorced and being widowed were not associated with higher mortality.
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