The development of intrinsic capacity measures for longitudinal research: The Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam.

Yuwei Qi, Laura A Schaap, Benjamin D Schalet, Emiel O Hoogendijk, Dorly J H Deeg, Marjolein Visser, Kaisa Koivunen, Martijn Huisman, Natasja M van Schoor

Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Epidemiology and Data Science, the Netherlands. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

The World Health Organization has introduced the construct of intrinsic capacity (IC) as an important component of healthy ageing and overall well-being in older adults The present study aimed to develop domain-specific and composite IC scores and to validate these scores by examining their longitudinal relation with functioning.

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Research summary

The paper addresses the development of intrinsic capacity measures, which are pertinent to understanding healthy aging and overall well-being in older adults. This focus on intrinsic capacity aligns with the broader goals of longevity research. However, while the study contributes to the field by validating these measures, it does not present groundbreaking findings or solutions that directly address the root causes of aging, thus limiting its overall impact.

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