The absence of family relationships may be associated with an increased likelihood of developing oncological diseases. This conclusion was reached by researchers who analyzed data from more than four million patients. This is reported by Cancer Research Communications.
Specialists studied how marital status influences cancer rates in people over 30 years old. The analysis showed that individuals who have never been married are more likely to encounter oncological diseases. This pattern was observed for almost all major types of tumors. The most pronounced differences were noted for cancer forms related to lifestyle, infections, and harmful habits.
Among men without marital experience, the risk of certain types of cancer was found to be about 70% higher than that of married men. For women, the figure reached approximately 85% compared to those who are or have been married. In some cases, the difference was even more significant: for example, the likelihood of cervical cancer in women who have never married is nearly three times higher.
The authors of the study clarify that no direct cause-and-effect relationship was identified. In their opinion, marital status rather reflects a combination of factors: from the level of medical supervision and regular check-ups to lifestyle and social support, which ultimately influence the risk of developing diseases.
