Married men and mothers live longer, expert says
A senior Russian health expert stated that married men live longer than single men, and women with children live longer than childless women, citing scientific evidence. The claim was made during a public event and linked to a nationwide free reproductive health screening program for adults aged 18 to 49.
Consensus
- Married men live longer than single men.
- Women with children live longer than women without children.
- The claims were made by Natalia Dolgushina, the chief external specialist on women's reproductive health at the Russian Ministry of Health.
- The statements were made on October 23.
- There is scientific justification for the observed patterns.
- All Russians aged 18 to 49 can undergo annual free reproductive health screening.
- Reproductive health is considered important for overall well-being and family planning.
Points of divergence
- Men may experience physical and emotional symptoms of pregnancy while their wives are pregnant, according to Professor Larisa Volkova. — vm
- There is a rumor circulating on social media that women who do not want children will be referred to psychologists, but this does not apply to men. — vm
- The attitude toward parenthood will be assessed through a questionnaire during the health screening. — vm
- The statement was made during an open dialogue titled 'Universities - Territory of a Strong Family' at the Russian State University for the Humanities (RGGU). — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Minhealth expert Dolgušina stated that married men live longer than unmarried men — Вечерняя Москва
- Minhealth expert stated that marriage and children extend life — Вести