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- People without a strong life purpose were more than twice as likely to die between the study years of 2006 and 2010, compared with those who had one. This association between a low level of purpose in life and death remained true despite how rich or poor participants were, and regardless of gender, race, or education level.
www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/05/25/726695968/whats-your-purpose-finding-a-sense-of-meaning-in-life-is-linked-to-healthHaving a Purpose In Life May Lessen The Risk Of Early Death ...
May 24, 2019 · Life purpose was significantly associated with all-cause mortality in the HRS (hazard ratio, 2.43; 95% CI, 1.57-3.75, comparing those in the lowest life purpose category with those in the highest life purpose category).
- Aliya Alimujiang, Ashley Wiensch, Jonathan Boss, Nancy L. Fleischer, Alison M. Mondul, Karen McLean,...
- 2019
There was evidence that SES might modify the association between purpose in life and 8-year mortality risk among older U.S. adults. A growing body of research suggests that a sense of purpose might emerge as an important upstream target for interventions and policies aimed at enhancing health behaviors and physical health.
- Koichiro Shiba, Laura D. Kubzansky, David R. Williams, Tyler J. VanderWeele, Eric S. Kim
- 10.1016/j.amepre.2021.02.011
- 2021
- 2021/08
May 25, 2019 · Having a purpose in life may decrease your risk of dying early, according to a study published Friday. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 7,000 American adults between the ages of...
- Mara Gordon
Having a purpose in life has been nominated consistently as an indicator of healthy aging for several reasons including its potential for reducing mortality risk. The current study sought to extend these findings by examining whether purpose ...
Dec 3, 2015 · "Possessing a high sense of purpose in life is associated with a reduced risk for mortality and cardiovascular events," according to the study by Drs. Randy Cohen and Alan...
Possessing a high sense of purpose in life is associated with a reduced risk for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events. Future research should focus on mechanisms linking purpose in life to health outcomes, as well as interventions to assist individuals identified as having a low sense of pu ….
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This study assesses whether the association between higher purpose in life and lower mortality is similar across the levels of SES. Methods: A national sample of 13,159 U.S. adults aged >50 years from the Health and Retirement Study was analyzed. The baseline year was 2006‒2008.
