Cancer Risk Is Significantly Higher for Adults Who Never Married, Large Study Finds

oncodaily - Analysis of 4 million cases finds higher cancer rates across most types, especially for preventable cancers. Adults who have never been married face a significantly higher risk of developing cancer […]

AI Summary: A large observational analysis found that adults who never married have a significantly higher cancer risk compared with married peers, after adjusting for common confounders. Researchers highlight social, behavioral and access‑to‑care factors as possible contributors, suggesting that relationship status may serve as a marker for targeted prevention and support interventions.


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