The association between sleep duration trajectories and successful aging: a population-based cohort study.

Liuhong Tian, Pan Ding, Xiaodan Kuang, Weiming Ai, Hongying Shi

Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang Province, China.Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang Province, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Insufficient or excessive sleep duration are associated with increased risk of individual adverse outcomes. However, it remains largely unknown whether sleep duration trajectories are associated with overall health among older adults. This study aimed to examine the association between sleep duration trajectories and successful aging.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the association between sleep duration trajectories and successful aging, which is pertinent to understanding factors that may influence overall health and longevity in older adults. However, while the findings may contribute to the broader understanding of aging, the study appears to focus on correlational aspects rather than addressing root causes of aging or lifespan extension. Thus, its impact is solid but limited.

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