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M. David Rudd
Coverage of M. David Rudd in the Nexus archive.
- Divorcees and widows share concerning mental health trait, researchers find
A Norwegian study found that divorcees and widows face higher mortality risks compared to those who remain married or cohabiting. The research, spanning 1984 to 2019, linked relationship loss to increased death rates, with divorced individuals showing consistently higher mortality and widowed individuals facing a 14% higher risk. The study emphasizes the role of social disconnection in health outcomes.