Are adverse socioeconomic conditions in childhood associated with intrinsic capacity in older age? A cross-sectional study from the Lausanne cohort Lc65.

Ekaterina Plys, Sarah Fustinoni, Mauricio Avendano, Giulia Belloni, Juan Manuel Blanco, Laurence Seematter-Bagnoud, Yves Henchoz

Department of Epidemiology and Health Systems, Unisanté, Lausanne, Switzerland [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the associations between childhood adverse socioeconomic conditions and intrinsic capacity in older adults using an integrative approach to ageing.

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Research summary

The paper claims that adverse socioeconomic conditions in childhood are associated with intrinsic capacity in older age. This research is relevant as it explores the long-term effects of socioeconomic factors on aging, which could inform strategies for improving health outcomes in older adults.

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