People who remain single will have their lifespan shortened by 10 years.

Single women have a life expectancy that is 7-15 years shorter than married women. Men living alone die 8-17 years earlier than men who are married.

More and more people around the world are embracing single life, believing it to be a way to enjoy unlimited freedom and happiness. However, a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that single life may pose serious health risks, significantly increasing the risk of premature death.

Researchers have found that single women have a life expectancy that is 7 to 15 years shorter than married women. Men living alone die 8 to 17 years earlier than men who are married.

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Experts from the University of Louisville conducted 90 studies on 500 million people over the past 60 years. The results showed that single men have a 32% higher risk of death compared to married men. Single women have a 23% higher risk of death compared to married women.

Particularly in the 30-39 age group, single people have a 128% higher risk of death compared to those with families. In the 70-year-old age group, the risk of death for single people is 12% higher.

The lead researcher, sociology professor David Lohr Graves, argues that the health status of long-term singles is indeed concerning. The study found that married couples receive more support from their partners, family, and society than single people. For example, a married person is likely to receive reminders from their spouse about healthy eating habits and early treatment for illnesses.

Relatively speaking, after marriage, people's lives become healthier, they no longer treat health as a joke, and as a result, their lifespan increases significantly.

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