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Widowhood and mortality: a meta-analysis.

J Robin Moon1, Naoki Kondo, M Maria Glymour

  • 1Department of Society, Human Development, and Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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The widowhood effect increases mortality risk, especially within six months of bereavement. This increased risk is more pronounced in men than in women, highlighting a need for further research into underlying mechanisms.

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Published on: January 8, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The "widowhood effect" describes an increased mortality risk following the death of a spouse.
  • Existing studies show considerable variation in the reported magnitude of this effect.
  • Longitudinal studies are crucial for accurately assessing bereavement's impact on mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a meta-analysis on widowhood and mortality.
  • To focus on longitudinal studies with follow-up from the time of bereavement.
  • To investigate factors influencing the widowhood effect, such as time since bereavement, age, and gender.

Main Methods:

  • A random-effects meta-analysis was performed.
  • Data from 15 prospective cohort studies, encompassing 2,263,888 subjects, were analyzed.
  • Meta-regression was used to explore effect modifiers.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant association was found between widowhood and increased mortality risk.
  • The widowhood effect was stronger in the first six months post-bereavement (RR=1.41) compared to later periods (RR=1.14).
  • The effect did not differ significantly by age (under or over 65). However, the mortality risk was significantly higher for men (RR=1.23) than for women (RR=1.04).

Conclusions:

  • The findings confirm a significant widowhood effect on mortality, particularly in the early months after bereavement.
  • The elevated risk observed in men warrants further investigation into specific gender-related mechanisms.
  • Future research should prioritize understanding the pathways driving the widowhood effect, especially in male populations.