December 2009 PMID 20008378

Perceived age as clinically useful biomarker of ageing: cohort study.

Kaare Christensen, Mikael Thinggaard, Matt McGue, Helle Rexbye, Jacob V B Hjelmborg, Abraham Aviv, David Gunn, Frans van der Ouderaa, James W Vaupel

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Comments reflect an overall agreement on the significance of perceived age as a biomarker, with users mentioning its connection to survival rates and health traits, while others express curiosity about the genetic and molecular findings. The tone is analytical but maintains a moderate level of enthusiasm, emphasizing its potential utility in clinical contexts.

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Most discussions appreciate the study’s findings, recognizing perceived age as a valuable marker of aging and health prognosis.

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The posts demonstrate moderate curiosity, with some comments highlighting the relevance of perceived age in understanding longevity, but few deeply explore implications.

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Several users reference specific aspects of the research, such as genetic influences and health correlations, indicating active but not overly detailed engagement.

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Abstract in brief

The study finds that perceived age, which is how old someone looks, is significantly linked to survival rates and important aging-related traits in older adults, even after accounting for actual age, sex, and environment.
Assessors from different backgrounds perceived age from photographs of twins, and results showed that the older a twin looked compared to their sibling, the higher the chance that twin would die earlier, suggesting a genetic component influencing both perceived age and longevity.
Perceived age also correlated with physical and cognitive health, as well as molecular markers like telomere length, indicating it's a reliable and practical biomarker for aging and predicting health outcomes in those aged 70 and above.]

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Perceived age as clinically useful biomarker of ageing: cohort study BMJ 2009; 339 doi: https://t.co/KTZoW9Gyfh (Published 14 December 2009) Cite this as: BMJ 2009;339:b5262

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