Each year of education reduces all-cause mortality risk (IMAGE)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Each year of education reduces all-cause mortality risk

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Compared to zero years of education, completing six years of education (roughly primary school level in most areas) was associated with a 13.1% reduction in all-cause mortality risk when controlling for age, sex, and marital status.  This value increased to 24.5% after 12 years and 34.3% after 18 years of education. This translates to an average 1.9% reduction per year of education across the 18 years. 

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