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US Death Rate vs US Female Labor Force Participation

US Death Rate and US Female Labor Force Participation correlate at r = -0.48 over 35 years (1990–2024), p = 0.0034. With the time trend removed, r = -0.40. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.0034) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.40). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
-0.48
p-value
0.0034
Years compared (n)
35 (1990–2024)
95% confidence interval
-0.70 to -0.18
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.40

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