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Does having daughters increase life expectancy? The science behind paternal longevity

A 2006 study published in the *American Journal of Human Biology* found a surprising correlation: for every daughter a father had, his life expectancy increased by 74 weeks. The question many people have is, *does having daughters increase life expectancy* for all parents, and what factors are at play behind this interesting observation?

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Does having a daughter increase a father's life expectancy?

According to a 2006 study from Jagiellonian University, having a daughter was linked to an average increase of 74 weeks in a father's lifespan. This surprising finding has spurred many questions and a range of theories as to how and why **does having a daughter increase a father's life expectancy**.

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