Religion and health: does religious activity improve health outcomes?
A majority of Americans believe in God and say that religion plays a major role in their lives. Several studies have found a potential link between religious activity and longevity, overall health status, and the ability to recover from an adverse health event. The high level of interest among patients and health care providers for incorporating religion into health care suggests the need for further investigation into the role of religion in health outcomes.
Mulligan
Thomas
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University of Florida, Division of Geriatrics, Gainesville, USA.
Gunaratnam
Magdalena
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Martin
Caren McHenry
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