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Why Americans Live 10-15 Years Less Than Other Countries w/ Dan Buettner | EP #107

Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

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Participation in Faith-Based Services and Life Expectancy

Participation in faith-based services, particularly attending four times a month, is linked to an increase in life expectancy by four to 14 years, according to meta-analyses. A significant majority of centenarians reported affiliation with a faith-based community, suggesting a connection between religiosity and longevity. While spirituality is difficult to quantify, the act of attending religious services appears to correlate positively with longer life. Engaging inner-city youth in church activities may serve as a highly effective public health measure, potentially reducing risky behaviors and enhancing overall wellbeing. This observation underscores the necessity of community involvement in promoting health outcomes.

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