Questions: Parents who experience the death of a child - - have double the risk of cancer - experience great distress, but recover from it within a year - are at a higher risk of divorce - form a deeper bond with each other and have a stronger marriage as a result

The answer is "are at a higher risk of divorce."

There is no substantial evidence to suggest that parents who experience the death of a child have double the risk of cancer. While stress and grief can have various health impacts, this specific claim is not widely supported by research.

The grief from losing a child is profound and often long-lasting. Many parents do not fully recover within a year, and the emotional impact can persist for many years or even a lifetime.

Research indicates that the death of a child can place significant strain on a marriage, increasing the risk of divorce. The intense grief and differing coping mechanisms can create challenges that some couples find difficult to overcome.

While some couples may find that the shared experience of loss brings them closer together, this is not the general trend. The stress and emotional toll often lead to increased marital strain rather than a stronger bond.