Causal effects of body composition on lifespan: Mendelian randomization analysis.

Zhu Liduzi Jiesisibieke, C Mary Schooling

School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, Hong Kong, China.School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, Hong Kong, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Observational studies examining the relation of body composition with lifespan are inconsistent. We conducted a Mendelian Randomization (MR) study to assess effects of key features of body composition on lifespan.

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Research summary

The paper claims to assess the causal effects of body composition on lifespan using Mendelian randomization. This study is relevant as it investigates the relationship between body composition and lifespan, which is directly tied to understanding factors that may influence longevity and aging.

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