Ambient outdoor heat and accelerated epigenetic aging among older adults in the US.

Eun Young Choi, Jennifer A Ailshire

Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, McClintock Avenue, CA90089, Los Angeles, CA 3715, USA.Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, McClintock Avenue, CA90089, Los Angeles, CA 3715, USA. · pubmed

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Abstract

Extreme heat is well-documented to adversely affect health and mortality, but its link to biological aging-a precursor of the morbidity and mortality process-remains unclear. This study examines the association between ambient outdoor heat and epigenetic aging in a nationally representative sample of US adults aged 56+ (

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Research summary

The paper claims that higher ambient outdoor heat is associated with accelerated epigenetic aging in older adults. This study is relevant as it explores the relationship between environmental factors and biological aging, which could provide insights into the root causes of aging and potential interventions.

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