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washu_z t1_jdp5mmx wrote

Reply to Research found after six years spent tracking health outcomes among nearly 925,000 Danish seniors, investigators determined that when a man between the ages of 65 and 69 loses his wife he is 70% more likely to die in the year that follows, when compared with his non-widowed peers by Wagamaga

It’s got to be at least partly because their wives were the ones making them take their medications, go to the doctor, checking up on them etc.

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YesterdaySimilar2069 t1_jdp441g wrote

Reply to comment by Narcan9 in Research found after six years spent tracking health outcomes among nearly 925,000 Danish seniors, investigators determined that when a man between the ages of 65 and 69 loses his wife he is 70% more likely to die in the year that follows, when compared with his non-widowed peers by Wagamaga

Im curious about how these studies will look in another 20-50 years with the blurring of gender roles and improvement in men's support structures. It'll be especially interesting to compare the data of same sex couples. I think the reasons for this are quite complex with regards to women's support structures and them coming from a generation where the woman is expected to take on the lions share of domestic labor, which is the bulk of labor performed after people enter the retirement years. I find that a lot of old men don't appear to have hobbies or volunteer gigs, which are huge life extenders. Yay social sciences. So much theory, no way to prove it. Haha

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marilern1987 t1_jdp37m3 wrote

Reply to comment by ChilindriPizza in Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of breast cancer: according to an analysis of data by researchers at Oxford, progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives may increase breast cancer risk by 20-30%; the use of combined contraceptives may also slightly increase breast cancer risk. by aiaaidan

If you don’t have breast or prostate cancer in your family, you’re probably not at a high risk for developing breast cancer from birth control pills.

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Narcan9 t1_jdp35gg wrote

Reply to comment by Wagamaga in Research found after six years spent tracking health outcomes among nearly 925,000 Danish seniors, investigators determined that when a man between the ages of 65 and 69 loses his wife he is 70% more likely to die in the year that follows, when compared with his non-widowed peers by Wagamaga

I think older women are better at maintaining social relationships. They have things like weekly coffee groups. If the husband dies they have a better social network to rely on.

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marilern1987 t1_jdp34gw wrote

Reply to Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of breast cancer: according to an analysis of data by researchers at Oxford, progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives may increase breast cancer risk by 20-30%; the use of combined contraceptives may also slightly increase breast cancer risk. by aiaaidan

We have already known that hormonal birth control pills are a carcinogen. We’ve known since 2007

The most at-risk are people with a certain genetic makeup. If you have breast or prostate cancer in your family, you’re probably a lot more at risk. If you don’t have certain genes, you’re probably not a high risk

Birth control also prevents endometrial and ovarian cancer. So it really seems to depend on what you’re at risk for

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Snoo_24930 t1_jdoytlb wrote

Reply to comment by morethanababymaker in Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of breast cancer: according to an analysis of data by researchers at Oxford, progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives may increase breast cancer risk by 20-30%; the use of combined contraceptives may also slightly increase breast cancer risk. by aiaaidan

Well not with that attitude. Just get up in there and feel around for lumps. Jk

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MNAK_ t1_jdowrja wrote

Reply to comment by allstevenz in Research found after six years spent tracking health outcomes among nearly 925,000 Danish seniors, investigators determined that when a man between the ages of 65 and 69 loses his wife he is 70% more likely to die in the year that follows, when compared with his non-widowed peers by Wagamaga

Seems more likely the men just spiral into unhealthy habits without someone to cook, clean, and take care of them.

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StarryC t1_jdowi6w wrote

Reply to comment by Eightiesmed in Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of breast cancer: according to an analysis of data by researchers at Oxford, progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives may increase breast cancer risk by 20-30%; the use of combined contraceptives may also slightly increase breast cancer risk. by aiaaidan

Plus, you know, the risks of unwanted pregnancy in the US today. (Or honestly, wanted pregnancy?)

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morethanababymaker t1_jdot07f wrote

Reply to comment by Eightiesmed in Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of breast cancer: according to an analysis of data by researchers at Oxford, progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives may increase breast cancer risk by 20-30%; the use of combined contraceptives may also slightly increase breast cancer risk. by aiaaidan

I'd rather lower my risk of urine and ovarian cancer. I can check myself for breast cancer regularly, I can't check my uterus and ovaries regularly.

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