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Aging in a 'healthy' population.

S M McKinlay, J B McKinlay

    Social Science & Medicine (1982)
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    This study investigates healthy aging in middle-aged and older adults, examining physiological and psychosocial factors. Findings will enhance understanding of positive adjustment to aging in diverse populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology and Epidemiology
    • Multidisciplinary Aging Research

    Background:

    • Previous aging research often focused on disease in clinical populations.
    • This study builds on an established epidemiological study of menopause.
    • A gap exists in understanding positive adjustment to aging in healthy, general populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the aging process in middle-aged and older men, women, and couples.
    • To investigate positive adjustment to aging using a community-based approach.
    • To combine physiological and psychosocial data for a comprehensive aging analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal epidemiological study of 2500 women, extended to include men and couples.
    • Random selection of healthy individuals from the general population.

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  • Multi-disciplinary approach combining physiological measurements (hormone levels, bone density) and psychosocial data.

    • Main Results:

    • N/A - Project ongoing, results not yet available.

    Conclusions:

    • N/A - Project ongoing, conclusions not yet available.