Associations of social networks with cancer mortality: A meta-analysis

01 Feb 2011Martin Pinquarta, Paul R. Dubersteinb

Having high levels of perceived social support, larger social network, and being married were associated with decreases in relative risk for mortality of 25%, 20%, and 12%, respectively

Meta Analysis
2 effects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Friendships Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Friendships
Selfcare

Breast Cancer Reproductive outcome
Minor decreased risk of Breast Cancer
Reproductive system

Moderate evidence
-22.5%

Friendships Selfcare risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Friendships
Selfcare

Lymphoma Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Lymphoma
Lymphatic system

Moderate evidence
-1.0%