Researchers have unveiled a striking correlation between education levels and mortality rates. Previous theories proposed that higher education levels might lead to longer life spans, but the extent of this effect was unclear. The current research clarifies this by illustrating a direct correlation: a completion of six years of primary school decreases death risk by about 13 percent, secondary education cuts it by nearly 25 percent, and 18 years of education slashes mortality risk by 34 percent. Link between education and mortalityThe correlation between education and reduced mortality can be compared to other well-known health factors. “In order to reduce inequalities in mortality, it’s important to invest in areas that promote people’s opportunities to get an education.
