Association between frailty index and epigenetic aging acceleration in older adults: Evidence from the health and retirement study.

Xuhui Lin, Zhao Hu, Lu Tang, Yiqiang Zhan

Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, China.Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

This study aimed to examine the associations between the frailty index and four epigenetic aging acceleration (EAA) estimators in cross-sectional and longitudinal settings.

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Research summary

The paper claims that there is an association between the frailty index and epigenetic aging acceleration in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores the relationship between frailty, a condition associated with aging, and epigenetic markers of aging, potentially contributing to our understanding of the biological processes underlying aging.

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