Journal of epidemiology and community health
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J Epidemiol Community Health · Jun 1993
Evidence for longevity differences between left handed and right handed men: an archival study of cricketers.
The aim was to examine the relationship between handedness and longevity. ⋯ The study found clear evidence that left handedness was associated with a decrease in longevity among a cohort of adult, athletic men. A major factor responsible for this result seemed to be a differential likelihood of accidental death or death during warfare.