Source: The Health Connection Newsletter | 1St Quarter 2026
According to the Pew Research Center, half or more adults in 18 surveyed countries attend religious services at least monthly, with high-frequency attendance common in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.
But while religious commitment is high in some areas, in secular countries, attendance is low: in many European nations, fewer than 25% of adults attend weekly services, and in the U.S., 25 to 33% of Americans report weekly or monthly attendance. According to a study of more than 92.000 older women, regular church attendance reduces the risk of death by about 20 percent. Controlled for benefits related to social interaction and other health-related factors, results showed a protective effect attributable to church participation alone.
Why not reconsider your church attendance practices? https://www.factswithhope.org/ (video 40).
