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Financial situation is important to when and how we all age.
Four or more years with an income below the relative poverty threshold makes a significant difference.
May not aware that their bodies have begun to age prematurely.
No focus on preventative measures until it is too late.
Researchers tested 5500 middle-aged persons, using various ageing markers.
Study shows that the financially challenged had higher inflammatory levels.
The study was published in European Journal of Ageing.