Risk of mortality following widowhood: age and sex differences by mode of death

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Socioeconomic and demographic information from the 1984 Panel Study of Income Dynamics are examined to determine the role of widowhood in increasing mortality risks among surviving spouses. Statistical analysis reveals that mortality risk varies according to age, sex, and type of widowhood. This confirms the conclusions reached by previous studies made regarding the topic.

Mortality, Patient outcomes, Widows, Widowhood, Widowers

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Contribution of social and cultural factors to the decline in consanguinity in South India

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This research paper examines the downward trend of marriages between close blood relatives in South India. The paper shows that this trend is explained by the rising age at marriage and the influence of women's education. Religion and caste, urban-rural childhood residence, also effect consanguinity.

India, South India, Consanguinity

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Children's health and their mothers' risk of divorce or separation

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The authors present a study on the relationship between couples and the health of their children as it relates to percentages of divorce or separation. Statistical data on demographics, risk factor by childhood illness, and martial profiles are examined.

United States, Brief Article, Family, Health risk assessment

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