In 1970, single men with cancer were 18% more likely
to die than married men with cancer. By 2007, that number had expanded
to 35%.
Men ask for medical help just about as
much as they ask for driving directions, which might explain why a new study has found that married men, who have wives to urge them to get help, survive cancer much better than single guys.The
study from Norway gathered data over the last 40 years and showed a
widening gap in survival rates for those who tied the knot compared to
bachelors. In 1970, single men with cancer were 18% more likely to die
than married men with cancer. By 2007, that number had expanded to 35%.
There’s also concern that since many people don’t have access to the
health care system in the United States, their percentage gap could be
even wider.
Interestingly enough, the researchers found that the
extraneous variables such as age, education or even the stage of the
cancer didn’t factor. The exact reasoning for this phenomenon is
unclear, but it appears that having a spouse puts some pressure on guys
to eat healthy, work out and seek medical advice when something is wrong.
Having someone make you a good bowl of chicken soup when you’re feeling ill doesn’t hurt either.
In 1970, single men with cancer were 18% more likely
to die than married men with cancer. By 2007, that number had expanded
to 35%.
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