Religious attendance increases survival by improving and maintaining good health behaviors, mental health, and social relationships.

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Published in Ann Behav Med on January 01, 2001

Authors

W J Strawbridge1, S J Shema, R D Cohen, G A Kaplan

Author Affiliations

1: Human Population Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94704-1011, USA.

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