Does marriage prevent cancer? Who benefits most?
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A large study analyzing over 4 million adults across 12 US states found married individuals develop cancer less frequently than never-married counterparts. Men never married showed 70% higher cancer risk, while women showed 85% higher risk. Researchers question whether marriage's protection stems from love, legal status, or underlying socioeconomic factors. The analysis included cancers diagnosed after age 30 between 2015-2022.
Key Entities
United StatesCancer researchMarriage study4 million adults12 US states