Spousal bereavement, mortality and risk of negative health outcomes among older adults: a population-based study

Lucas Morin; Jonas W Wastesson; Stefan Fors; Neda Agahi; Kristina Johnell

Authors contribution: LM conceptualized and designed the study, curated the data, developed the methodology, performed the statistical analysis, drafted and revised the manuscript. JW, SF, NA and KJ interpreted the data and critically revised the manuscript. KJ acquired funding and provided supervision. All authors gave approval for the final version of the manuscript and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work. Transparency: all authors affirm that this manuscript is an honest, accurate, and transparent account of the study being reported, that no important aspects of the study have been omitted, and that any discrepancies from the study as planned have been explained.