Death Of A Parent In Childhood

Although childhood cancers are rare and constitute less than 5% of all cancers; it is one of the leading causes of disease-related deaths in children the world-over.

Parental absence in early childhood as a result of death or relationship break-up is linked to an increased risk of children starting to smoke and to drink alcohol even before they reach teenage years, says a study.

The death of a parent in childhood may increase long-term risk of suicide, finds a study of children from three Scandinavian countries who were followed for up to 40 years.

Although childhood cancers are rare and constitute less than 5% of all cancers; it is one of the leading causes of disease-related deaths in children the world-over.

Parental absence in early childhood as a result of death or relationship break-up is linked to an increased risk of children starting to smoke and to drink alcohol even before they reach teenage years, says a study.

The death of a parent in childhood may increase long-term risk of suicide, finds a study of children from three Scandinavian countries who were followed for up to 40 years.