Recent time series research from University of Zürich: http://www.annalsofepidemiology.org/article/S1047-2797(12)00110-X/abstract http://www.annalsofepidemiolog

Recent time series research from University of Zürich: http://www.annalsofepidemiology.org/article/S1047-2797(12)00110-X/abstract http://www.annalsofepidemiology.org/article/S1047-2797(12)00.... Result: chance to die on your birthday is about 14% higher than any other day of the year; based on investigating time and causes of death of 2 milion people over a period of 40 years. On your birthday, sadly apparent there is a higher chance for a stroke, accidents and suicide. People suffering from a long-time illness like cancer also have a higher chance to die on their birthday.