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Death of a spouse: Why men grieve in silence

Healing for men is difficult "as there are no social or financial support systems for men while there are for women and youth". [iStockphoto]

Cancer, according to the World Health Organisation, is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In 2020, the disease killed nearly 10 million people, or one in six reported deaths.

When a person dies of cancer, often the immediate family is left with enormous financial and psychological baggage. Emotional trauma is more pronounced when the bereaved is a spouse who had a close personal relationship with the deceased.

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