Payback time? Influence of having children on mortality in old age

Conclusions
Having children is associated with increased longevity, particularly in an absolute sense in old age. That the association increased with parents' age and was somewhat stronger for the non-married may suggest that social support is a possible explanation.

Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - April 10, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Modig, K., Talbäck, M., Torssander, J., Ahlbom, A. Tags: Open access, Press releases Parental status [amp ] health Source Type: research