A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Miami analyzed over four million cancer cases across 12 US states from 2015 to 2022. The findings reveal that adults who have never married are significantly more likely to develop cancer, with incidence rates 68% higher among never-married men and 85% higher among never-married women compared to those who are married or have been married. The study suggests that lifestyle and social factors, rather than marriage itself, play a crucial role in these disparities. For instance, never-married men developed anal cancer at approximately five times the rate of married men, while never-married women were nearly three times as likely to develop cervical cancer. Researchers argue that having a partner who encourages medical check-ups could facilitate earlier cancer detection. The observational study did not track individuals over time and treated all married individuals as a single group. The authors call for cancer screening and prevention efforts to consider marital status, as social circumstances significantly impact cancer risk.