MARRIED v. SINGLE.
INTERESTING MORTALITY • RATES. GOMMOXWSALTH FIGURES. (By Cable.—Press A»*ociatio_.—Cop-frightJ ' SYDNEY. July 10. The Commonwealth Statistician publishes statistics dealing with tho mortality of singlo and married persons. In tho case of males, the mortality rato was markedly lighter for married persons throughout life. In some important ages, tbe rato for singlo men Avas 50, 60, and even 70 per cent, in excess of that of married men of corresponding ages. In tho case of females, the opposite tendency holds between tho ages of fifteen and forty-four (inclusive), the rate for married females ranging from 6 to 80 per cent, in excess of that of singlo women. Tho seloctiA'e influence of matrimony consequent upon the rejection of unsuitable persons, is considered to bo an important factor, particularly in tho case of males.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 15017, 11 July 1914, Page 11
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