Sharing common measures of the environment across continents: Challenges and opportunities for global studies of aging.

Nia Clements, Adam Taggart, Kayleigh P Keller, Katherine Francois, Catalina Bravo, David Bravo, Ekta Chaudhary, Ruth Hunter, Anne Nolan, Emma Nichols, Meredith Pedde, Joanna S Valson, Paola Zaninotto, Jinkook Lee, Sara D Adar

Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. · pubmed

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Abstract

Environmental exposures are modifiable risk factors for accelerated aging, but research is frequently limited to individual countries due to inconsistent exposure assessment. Cross-national data provides broader perspectives but adds methodological complexities. This study evaluated spatial and temporal patterns of five environmental measures assigned to older adult pseudopopulations in eight countries to highlight opportunities and challenges for aging epidemiologic studies.

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Research summary

The paper claims that cross-national data can reveal spatial and temporal patterns of environmental exposures affecting aging in older adults. This research is relevant as it addresses modifiable environmental risk factors that could influence the aging process, contributing to a better understanding of the root causes of aging.

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