A large number of studies have compared divorced individuals to married individuals. What have these studies found?
A) Divorced individuals experience higher levels of psychological well-being.
B) Divorced individuals experience fewer health problems.
C) Divorced individuals experience a higher risk of mortality.
D) Divorced individuals without children rarely experience adjustment problems.

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Studies consistently find that divorced individuals have a higher risk of mortality compared to married individuals. This may be due to factors such as increased stress, poorer health behaviors, and social isolation.

A Large Number of Studies Have Compared Divorced Individuals to Married