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Epidemiology
- 96% of elderly believe in God or a universal spirit & 90% pray
- 25% of hospitalized patients consider religion the most important factor in helping cope with disease
- depression is lower in those with religious beliefs
- religious beliefs are associated with reduced morbidity & prolonged survival
- women who attend religious services > once weekly have a 33% lower mortality risk than those who never go[2]
- risk reductions significant for both cancer & cardiovascular mortality
- depressive symptoms, smoking, social support, & optimism identified in protective effect[2]
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References
- ↑ Geriatrics Review Syllabus, American Geriatrics Society, 5th edition, 2002-2004
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Li S, Stampfer MJ, Williams DR, VanderWeele TJ Association of Religious Service Attendance With Mortality Among Women. JAMA Intern Med. Published online May 16, 2016 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27183175 <Internet> http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2521827
Blazer DG 2nd. Empirical Studies About Attendance at Religious Services and Health. JAMA Intern Med. Published online May 16, 2016 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27182627 <Internet> http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2521823