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Four years of poverty triggers premature ageing

May not notice poorer physical and mental capabilities until it's too late

05-Sep-2019

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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.

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European Journal of Ageing

European Journal of Ageing is devoted to understanding of ageing.

Rikke Lund

Associate professor at University of Copenhagen.

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Equality in Longevity