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In addition, numerous studies report that athletes to be more religious than non-athletes.<ref>[http://www.thesportjournal.org/article/strength-religious-faith-athletes-and-nonathletes-two-ncaa-division-iii-institutions ''Strength of Religious Faith of Athletes and Nonathletes at Two NCAA Division III Institutions'']</ref> See also: [[Sports performance: Religious faith vs. atheism]]

In addition, numerous studies report that athletes to be more religious than non-athletes.<ref>[http://www.thesportjournal.org/article/strength-religious-faith-athletes-and-nonathletes-two-ncaa-division-iii-institutions ''Strength of Religious Faith of Athletes and Nonathletes at Two NCAA Division III Institutions'']</ref> See also: [[Sports performance: Religious faith vs. atheism]]

A Netherland study of 120,000 men/women found that men who average 90 minutes exercising a day, had nearly a 40 percent higher chance of living to 90 than those who spent 30 minutes or less on exercise a day. In addition, every additional 30 minutes spent exercising a day increased the men’s chances of living to 90 by five percent.<ref>[https://www.cookinglight.com/news/height-weight-lifespan-study-longevity Height and Weight May Determine How Long You Can Live—Especially If You're a Woman]</ref> Religion/spirituality is positively correlated to greater longevity (see: [[Atheism and life expectancy]]).

A Netherland study of 120,000 men/women found that men who average 90 minutes exercising a day, had nearly a 40 percent higher chance of living to 90 than those who spent 30 minutes or less on exercise a day. In addition, every additional 30 minutes spent exercising a day increased the men's chances of living to 90 by five percent.<ref>[https://www.cookinglight.com/news/height-weight-lifespan-study-longevity Height and Weight May Determine How Long You Can Live—Especially If You're a Woman]</ref> Religion/spirituality is positively correlated to greater longevity (see: [[Atheism and life expectancy]]).

=== Irreligion/nonreligious regions of the world and sedentary lifestyles ===

=== Irreligion/nonreligious regions of the world and sedentary lifestyles ===

''See also:'' [[Secular Europe and alcoholism]] and [[Secular Europe and obesity]] and [[Secular Europe]]

''See also:'' [[Secular Europe and alcoholism]] and [[Secular Europe and obesity]] and [[Secular Europe]]

[[File:Europe pol 2004.jpg|thumbnail|200px|left|According to the [[World Health Organization]]'s (WHO) regional office in [[Europe]], "The WHO European Region has the highest proportion in the world of total ill health and premature death due to alcohol.<ref>[http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/alcohol-use/data-and-statistics World Health Organization's (WHO) regional office in Europe- Alcohol usage of Europe]</ref>]]

[[File:Europe pol 2004.jpg|thumbnail|200px|left|According to the [[World Health Organization]]'s (WHO) regional office in [[Europe]], "The WHO European Region has the highest proportion in the world of total ill health and premature death due to alcohol.<ref>[http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/alcohol-use/data-and-statistics World Health Organization's (WHO) regional office in Europe- Alcohol usage of Europe]</ref>]]

From a global perspective, [[secular Europe]] is more secular than the rest of the world although it does have a considerable amount of religious immigrants who have higher birth rates (see: [[Atheist population|Atheist population]] and [[Global atheism]]).

From a global perspective, [[secular Europe]] is more secular than the rest of the world although it does have a considerable amount of religious immigrants who have higher birth rates (see: [[Atheist population]] and [[Global atheism]]).

According to the [[World Health Organization]]'s (WHO) regional office in [[Europe]]:

According to the [[World Health Organization]]'s (WHO) regional office in [[Europe]]:

The World Health Organization ranks Australia 19th on the global alcohol consumption ladder, ahead of Ireland at 21, the UK at 25, New Zealand at 31, Canada at 40 and the United States at 48.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-39715126 Australians worry about alcohol abuse, survey says], BBC, 2017</ref>}}

The World Health Organization ranks Australia 19th on the global alcohol consumption ladder, ahead of Ireland at 21, the UK at 25, New Zealand at 31, Canada at 40 and the United States at 48.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-39715126 Australians worry about alcohol abuse, survey says], BBC, 2017</ref>}}

In November of 2013, The Australian Broadcasting Corporation indicated:

In November 2013, The Australian Broadcasting Corporation indicated:

{{cquote|ANCD chairman Dr. John Herron says the report shows more work needs to be done to tackle the problem.

{{cquote|ANCD chairman Dr. John Herron says the report shows more work needs to be done to tackle the problem.

''See also:'' [[Atheism and smoking]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and smoking]]

There is research indicating that cigarette smoking is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4098701/ Smoking and increased Alzheimer’s disease risk: A review of potential mechanisms] by Timothy C. Durazzo, PhD, Niklas Mattsson, MD, PhD and Michael W. Weiner, MD for the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, ''Alzheimers & Dementia Journal''. 2014 Jun; 10(3 0): S122–S145. doi: 10.1016/j.jalz.2014.04.009</ref><ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2906761/ Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease: An analysis controlling for tobacco industry affiliation] by Janine K. Cataldo, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Judith J. Prochaska, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor, and Stanton A Glantz, PhD, Professor, ''Journal of Alzheimers Disease''. 2010; 19(2): 465–480.

There is research indicating that cigarette smoking is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4098701/ Smoking and increased Alzheimer’s disease risk: A review of potential mechanisms] by Timothy C. Durazzo, PhD, Niklas Mattsson, MD, PhD and Michael W. Weiner, MD for the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, ''Alzheimers & Dementia Journal''. 2014 Jun; 10(3 0): S122–S145. doi: 10.1016/j.jalz.2014.04.009</ref><ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2906761/ Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease: An analysis controlling for tobacco industry affiliation] by Janine K. Cataldo, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Judith J. Prochaska, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor, and Stanton A Glantz, PhD, Professor, ''Journal of Alzheimers Disease''. 2010; 19(2): 465–480.

doi: 10.3233/JAD-2010-1240</ref>

doi: 10.3233/JAD-2010-1240</ref>

=== Nun study and Alzheimer's disease ===

=== Nun study and Alzheimer's disease ===

The ''New York Times'' reported on the famous Nun Study relating to Alzheimer's disease: "Overall, Dr. Snowdon says, the nuns live significantly longer than other women. Of the 678 in the study, 295 are alive and are all 85 or older. In the Mankato convent alone, there have been seven centenarians, many free of dementia."<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/07/us/nuns-offer-clues-to-alzheimer-s-and-aging.html Nuns Offer Clues to Alzheimer's and Aging], Nuns Offer Clues to Alzheimer's and Aging], By PAM BELLUCKMAY 7, 2001</ref>}}

The ''New York Times'' reported on the famous Nun Study relating to Alzheimer's disease: "Overall, Dr. Snowdon says, the nuns live significantly longer than other women. Of the 678 in the study, 295 are alive and are all 85 or older. In the Mankato convent alone, there have been seven centenarians, many free of dementia."<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/07/us/nuns-offer-clues-to-alzheimer-s-and-aging.html Nuns Offer Clues to Alzheimer's and Aging], Nuns Offer Clues to Alzheimer's and Aging], By PAM BELLUCKMAY 7, 2001</ref>

The abstract for the 2003 journal article ''Healthy aging and dementia: findings from the Nun Study'' published in the ''Annals of Internal Medicine'' states:

The abstract for the 2003 journal article ''Healthy aging and dementia: findings from the Nun Study'' published in the ''Annals of Internal Medicine'' states:

''See also:'' [[Secular Europe]]

''See also:'' [[Secular Europe]]

[[File:Europe map.png|thumbnail|200px|right|Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are putting an enormous socio-economic burden on healthcare systems, families, and caregivers. Populations in Europe are ageing, and with this will grow the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease.  

[[File:Europe map.png|thumbnail|200px|right|Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are putting an enormous socio-economic burden on healthcare systems, families, and caregivers. Populations in Europe are ageing, and with this will grow the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease.  

 

If left unchecked, roughly 9 million people in the EU are expected to have dementia by 2030 – approaching twice the population of Denmark.<ref>[https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/addressing-alzheimers-disease-in-europe-what-still-needs-to-be-done/ Addressing Alzheimer’s disease in Europe: What still needs to be done?], Politico, 2016</ref>]]

If left unchecked, roughly 9 million people in the EU are expected to have dementia by 2030 – approaching twice the population of Denmark.<ref>[https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/addressing-alzheimers-disease-in-europe-what-still-needs-to-be-done/ Addressing Alzheimer’s disease in Europe: What still needs to be done?], Politico, 2016</ref>]]

From a global perspective, [[Europe]] is more secular/[[Atheism|atheistic]] than the rest of the world although it does have a considerable amount of religious immigrants who have significantly higher birth rates (see: [[Secular Europe]] and [[Atheist population]] and [[Global atheism]]).  

From a global perspective, [[Europe]] is more secular/[[Atheism|atheistic]] than the rest of the world although it does have a considerable amount of religious immigrants who have significantly higher birth rates (see: [[Secular Europe]] and [[Atheist population]] and [[Global atheism]]).  

[[China]] has the world's largest [[atheism|atheist]] population.<ref>[http://www.thechapmans.nl/news/Atheist.pdf Top 50 Countries With Highest Proportion of Atheists / Agnostics (Zuckerman, 2005)]</ref><ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/05/23/a-surprising-map-of-where-the-worlds-atheists-live/ A surprising map of where the world’s atheists live], ''Washington Post'' By Max Fisher and Caitlin Dewey May 23, 2013</ref> China practices [[state atheism]] (see: [[China and atheism]]).

[[China]] has the world's largest [[atheism|atheist]] population.<ref>[http://www.thechapmans.nl/news/Atheist.pdf Top 50 Countries With Highest Proportion of Atheists / Agnostics (Zuckerman, 2005)]</ref><ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/05/23/a-surprising-map-of-where-the-worlds-atheists-live/ A surprising map of where the world’s atheists live], ''Washington Post'' By Max Fisher and Caitlin Dewey May 23, 2013</ref> China practices [[state atheism]] (see: [[China and atheism]]).

[[East Asia]] contains about 25 percent of the world’s population. China’s population represents 20 percent of the people on earth.<ref>[http://www.sbts.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2015/10/Pages-from-SBJT-V15-N2_Terry.pdf The Growth of Christianity in East Asia]</ref>  

[[East Asia]] contains about 25 percent of the world's population. China's population represents 20 percent of the people on earth.<ref>[http://www.sbts.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2015/10/Pages-from-SBJT-V15-N2_Terry.pdf The Growth of Christianity in East Asia]</ref>  

Razib Khan points out in ''Discover Magazine'', "most [[secular]] nations in the world are those of East Asia, in particular what are often termed “[[Confucianism|Confucian]] societies.” It is likely therefore that the majority of the world’s [[Atheism|atheists]] are actually East Asian."<ref>[http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2010/11/most-atheists-are-not-white/ Most atheists are not white & other non-fairy tales], Discover magazine</ref> See: [[Asian atheism]] and [[Global atheism]]

Razib Khan points out in ''Discover Magazine'', "most [[secular]] nations in the world are those of East Asia, in particular what are often termed “[[Confucianism|Confucian]] societies.” It is likely therefore that the majority of the world’s [[Atheism|atheists]] are actually East Asian."<ref>[http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2010/11/most-atheists-are-not-white/ Most atheists are not white & other non-fairy tales], Discover magazine</ref> See: [[Asian atheism]] and [[Global atheism]]

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