Religion And Mortality

The authors are describing how religious factors may impact, the mortality risk of individuals in the US population, also examined the mechanisms by which religion influences mortality outcomes.1 The authors greatest focus has been on Mormons, Seventh Day Adventists and members of other religious groups with distinctive lifestyle guidelines enjoy reduced mortality risk compared with the general population.1
Religious affiliation, attendance at religious services and other religious behaviors is more prevalent in the US than in any other industrialized nation.2 although lack of religious participation has been suggested as a fundamental cause of mortality similar to low socioeconomic status. 2 Frequent religious attendances reduces the risk of death from…show more content…
Food for thought. Identify the things in your life that give you a sense of inner peace, comfort, strength, love and connection. Set aside time every day to do the things that help you spiritually.6 Reference
1.Ellison C, Hummer R, Moulton B, Rogers R, Romeo R. Religious Involvement and adult Mortality in the United States: Review and Perspective. Southern Medical Journal. 2004; 97(12): 123-1230. Accessed June 5, 2013.
2. Gillum, F. Frequency of attendance at Religious Services and Mortality for Multiple causes in a U.S. Nations Cohort. The Internet Journal of Family Practice. 2009;7(1).Doi: 10.558019d9. http://www.ispub.com/frequency-of-attendance-at=religious-services-and-mortality. Accessed June 5, 2013.
3. Hummer R. Religious Involvement and U.S. Adult Mortality Risk. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 2005. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ppt/nchs2010/37_Hummer.pdf. Accessed June 5,