Premature Parental Death Hits Boys Harder, Affecting Mental Health And Earnings, Study Finds

The death of a parent at a young age is more devastating for boys than for girls, according to a new study. PHOTO BY COTTONBRO STUDIO/PEXELS 

The death of a parent at a young age is more devastating for boys than for girls, according to a new study.

Researchers found that the premature loss of a mom or dad is strongly linked to worse mental health and lower earnings in adulthood for both sexes, but particularly boys.