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Understanding How long does losing a child shorten your lifespan?

Research has consistently linked parental bereavement with a higher risk of early mortality compared to non-bereaved peers. This critical inquiry into how long does losing a child shorten your lifespan involves examining the devastating psychological and physiological effects of such a profound loss on a parent's long-term health and well-being.

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At what age do most people lose their parents?

According to U.S. Census Bureau data, by age 49, fewer than half of Americans have lost a parent, but that number jumps significantly to nearly 76% by age 59. This sheds light on the complex question: At what age do most people lose their parents?

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