Study of 3 Million Finnish Adults Finds Non-Voters Tend to Die Earlier
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A study of 3 million Finnish adults found that non-voters tend to die earlier, sparking discussion on the causal relationship between voting and mortality.
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> The difference was especially noticeable among men under 50, with non-voters in this group more likely to die from accidents, violence, or alcohol-related causes than those who voted. These findings suggest that civic participation, or the lack of it, could act as a signal for broader social or health vulnerabilities.