Never-married adults face significantly higher cancer risks than married adults

setn.com (Chinese)

Never-married adults face significantly higher cancer risks than those who have been married. Unmarried men had a 68% higher cancer incidence than married men, while unmarried women saw an 85% increase. This disparity was more pronounced in individuals over 55. The study suggests marriage acts as a social proxy for lifestyle, healthcare access, and support, rather than a direct cancer preventative.


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