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Cancer mortality among Mormons.

J E Enstrom

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    |September 1, 1975
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    Cancer mortality rates are significantly lower among California Mormons compared to the general population. This health-conscious religious group

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    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health
    • Religious Studies

    Background:

    • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) promotes a health-conscious lifestyle.
    • LDS doctrine advises against tobacco, alcohol, coffee, and tea, and recommends a nutritious diet.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate cancer mortality rates among adults in California who are members of the LDS Church.
    • To compare these rates with the general California population and national averages.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of cancer mortality data from 1970-72 for California Mormon adults.
    • Comparison of Utah's cancer death rate with the overall United States rate.

    Main Results:

    • California Mormon adults exhibited cancer mortality rates 50-75% of the general California population for most cancer sites.
    • Utah, a predominantly LDS state, had the lowest cancer death rate in the US, at 67-75% of the national rate.
    • Mormons smoke and consume alcohol at approximately half the rate of the general population, with active members abstaining almost completely.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings suggest a potential link between adherence to LDS health doctrines and reduced cancer mortality.
    • Lifestyle factors, particularly reduced tobacco and alcohol consumption, appear to significantly influence cancer risk.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the multifaceted relationship between religious affiliation, lifestyle, and cancer outcomes.

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