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Being a single dad can shorten your life: study
« on: February 15, 2018, 01:01:41 pm »

Being a single dad can shorten your life: study
February 15, 2018
 

The risk of dying prematurely more than doubles for single fathers compared to single mothers or paired-up dads, according to a study of Canadian families published Thursday.

"Our research highlights that single fathers have higher mortality, and demonstrates the need for public health policies to help identify and support these men," said lead author Maria Chiu, a scientist at the University of Toronto.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-02-dad-shorten-life.html