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“large meta-analysis by Morris Okun and his colleagues have found that volunteering reduces the risk of death by 24 percent.” quote by Dalai Lama
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““large meta-analysis by Morris Okun and his colleagues have found that volunteering reduces the risk of death by 24 percent.””

Dalai Lama

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Source Speech: UN Compassion Summit, 2015

Cites a meta‑analysis showing volunteering can lower mortality risk by 24 %.

In simple terms: Volunteering may reduce death risk by 24 %.

Key Takeaway

Consider volunteering for health benefits.

Themes

health community longevity

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

academic public‑health

When to use this quote

  • public health campaigns
  • retirement planning
  • community service

Key Concepts

volunteering epidemiology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why might volunteers live longer?
  • How can societies encourage volunteering?
A Different Perspective

Correlation does not prove causation.

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