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Male longevity and age differences between spouses.

D Foster, L Klinger-Vartabedian, L Wispé

    Journal of Gerontology
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    Men married to younger women experience lower mortality rates. This study indicates that marrying a younger spouse is associated with increased longevity for husbands, suggesting potential health and social benefits.

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Demography

    Background:

    • Marital status is a significant factor influencing health outcomes and longevity.
    • Previous research has explored the impact of spousal age differences on mortality, with varying conclusions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between the age difference of spouses and the mortality risk of husbands.
    • To explore potential explanations for observed associations between spousal age gap and male longevity.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of mortality estimates.
    • Utilized adjusted census data for demographic analysis.
    • Calculated standard mortality ratios based on spousal age pairings.

    Main Results:

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    • Men aged 70-79 married to younger women exhibited lower mortality rates compared to those married to older women.
    • Standard mortality ratios were significantly lower for husbands with younger wives (e.g., 90 for 50-year-olds) versus older wives (e.g., 112 for 50-year-olds).
    • The mortality risk associated with marrying a younger woman was demonstrably less than that of marrying an older woman.

    Conclusions:

    • Marriage to a younger woman is associated with reduced mortality risk in men.
    • Potential explanations include premarital selection factors and enhanced psychological, physiological, or social factors linked to longevity.