The effects of fatherhood on the health of men: a review of the literature
- 1 September 2004
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc in The Journal of Men's Health & Gender
- Vol. 1 (2-3), 159-169
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmhg.2004.06.004
Abstract
Child custody: fathers who lose custody were consistently found to be at greater risk for chronic health conditions, psychological impairment, and death. Of particular concern is the suicide risk of divorced men who become legally disenfranchised from their children.Keywords
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