Living Alone Increases Cancer Risk by 32%: American Cancer Society Study Finds

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Living Alone Increases Cancer Risk by 32%: American Cancer Society Study Finds

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Living Alone Increases Cancer Risk by 32%: American Cancer Society Study Finds

It’s widely known that living alone can negatively impact both physical and mental health. Solo living may influence an individual’s lifestyle, making them more prone to unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, and an increased risk of mental health issues such as loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Living with others can help minimize the chances of social isolation.

On October 19, 2023, researchers from the American Cancer Society published a study in the journal Cancer titled “Living Alone and Cancer Mortality by Race/Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status Among US Working-Age Adults.”

The study revealed that living alone significantly increases the risk of cancer. Compared to those who live with others, adults living alone have a 32% higher risk of dying from cancer. The risk is particularly elevated among men living alone, who face a 38% higher risk of cancer mortality, while women living alone have a 30% higher risk.

In this study, researchers analyzed data from 473,648 participants aged 18-64 from the nationally representative National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) cohort in the United States. They collected information on participants’ living arrangements and examined the relationship between living alone and cancer mortality.

Overall, 24% of the participants lived alone. During a follow-up period of up to 22 years, 8,729 cancer deaths were recorded, including 2,905 among those living alone and 5,824 among those living with others.

The study found that living alone increases the risk of dying from cancer. Specifically, compared to those living with others, adults living alone have a 32% higher risk of cancer mortality.

When the researchers analyzed the data by age, they found that the risk of cancer mortality varied by age group. Among those aged 18-44, adults living alone had a 10% higher risk of cancer mortality. For those aged 45-54, the risk increased to 31%, and for those aged 55-64, the risk was 38% higher.

Gender differences were also observed, with men living alone facing a 38% higher risk of cancer mortality and women living alone facing a 30% higher risk.

The researchers emphasized the importance of addressing the issue of living alone and called for interventions to reduce the adverse effects of living alone and social isolation. They also recommended that individuals living alone undergo regular comprehensive screenings.

In conclusion, this nationally representative study highlights the increased cancer mortality risk among adults living alone and underscores the importance of addressing this issue and further researching the underlying mechanisms of this association.

For more details, you can access the full study at https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.35042.

Living Alone Increases Cancer Risk by 32%: American Cancer Society Study Finds

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