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Human aging: usual and successful.

J W Rowe, R L Kahn

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |July 10, 1987
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    Aging research often overlooks individual differences, focusing too much on average declines. Lifestyle factors significantly influence whether aging is usual or successful, highlighting opportunities for intervention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Health
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Traditional aging research focuses on average age-related declines, neglecting individual variability.
    • The impact of intrinsic aging processes is often overstated, while extrinsic factors are underestimated.
    • Older adults exhibit significant heterogeneity, challenging a one-size-fits-all approach to aging.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To differentiate between usual aging and successful aging.
    • To emphasize the role of extrinsic factors in modifying aging trajectories.
    • To explore strategies for facilitating a transition from usual to successful aging.

    Main Methods:

    • This study is a conceptual review and synthesis of existing aging research.
    • It involves analyzing the interplay between intrinsic aging and extrinsic modifiers.

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  • The research categorizes aging into 'usual' and 'successful' based on external influences.

    • Main Results:

    • The aging process itself is less deterministic than commonly assumed.
    • Diet, exercise, habits, and psychosocial factors substantially modify aging outcomes.
    • Usual aging involves extrinsic factors exacerbating age-related changes, while successful aging involves neutral or positive influences.

    Conclusions:

    • Substantial heterogeneity exists among older adults, necessitating personalized approaches.
    • Extrinsic factors play a critical role in determining aging pathways.
    • Interventions targeting lifestyle modifications can promote successful aging and mitigate risks associated with usual aging.