Poverty and Discrimination Linked to Accelerated Biological Aging
Researchers from the Biosocial team at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in collaboration with Columbia University in New York, have identified a consistent association between lower socioeconomic status, exposure to discrimination, and accelerated biological aging. This finding stems from an extensive integration of data from 140 studies, encompassing nearly 66,000 individuals. The biological aging was specifically measured in the epigenome.
A recent study conducted by the Biosocial team at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in partnership with Columbia University in New York, indicates a strong connection between societal factors and biological aging.
The research integrated data from 140 different studies, collectively analyzing information from nearly 66,000 individuals. This comprehensive approach allowed the team to observe consistent patterns.
According to the findings, individuals experiencing lower socioeconomic status and those exposed to discrimination exhibited signs of accelerated biological aging. This acceleration was specifically quantified through measurements taken within the epigenome.
(Source: Phys.org)
