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09/05/2014

Premature Death Warning For Couples Who Argue

Couples who consistently argue could be more at risk of a premature death, new research has suggested.

The study, conducted by the University of Copenhagen and published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, found that men, as well as those who are unemployed, are the more likely to be at risk. Worrying, as well as demands or pressure from close family was also linked to a higher mortality risk.

Experts calculated that frequent arguing increased a man or woman's mortality risk by two or three times the normal rate, but added that they were unable to fully explain the reason as to why.

It has previously been said that those with high anxiety levels, as well as those who argue constantly with their other half or family members, could be at a higher risk of heart disease and strokes. It is thought the psychological reactions to stress – like high blood pressure and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease – was the most likely factor to explain the increased mortality risk.

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For this study, information on 9,875 men and women, aged between 36 and 52, was analysed to look at links between stressful social relations and premature death. They had all taken part in the Danish Longitudinal Study on Work, Unemployment and Health, from 2000.

The findings suggest that frequent worries or demands generated by partners and children were linked to a 50%-100% increased risk of death from all causes, while being unemployed seemed to increase the negative impact of stressful social relationships.

The study said that those out of work were at a significantly greater risk of death from any cause than those who had a job, with men particularly vulnerable to the worries and demands generated by their female partners.

Dr Rikke Lund, from the University of Copenhagen's department of public health, said that while arguments occur throughout life, "Intervening in conflicts, particularly for those out of work, may help to curb premature deaths associated with social relationship stressors."

(JP/IT)

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"Couples who consistently argue could be more at risk of a premature death, new research has suggested."