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Individuals with persistent antisocial behavior show accelerated biological aging, experiencing approximately 4.3 extra years of aging by midlife. This accelerated aging impacts health and may lead to earlier healthcare needs for this population.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Developmental Psychology
Criminology
Gerontology
Public Health

Background:

Antisocial behavior is linked to poorer health outcomes compared to peers.
Biological aging is a significant factor in health decline.
The relationship between offending trajectories and biological aging remains under-researched.

Purpose of the Study:

To test the hypothesis that a life-course persistent (LCP) antisocial trajectory accelerates biological aging in midlife.
To examine if this accelerated aging represents a decline from initial childhood health.
To identify contributing factors to accelerated aging, including lifestyle and adverse exposures.

Main Methods:

Longitudinal study of antisocial behavior trajectories from age 7 to 26 years in a population-representative birth cohort (N=1037).
Assessment of midlife aging signs at age 45 using biomarkers, clinical tests, and self-reports.
Statistical analysis to determine the association between LCP antisocial trajectory and accelerated aging, controlling for covariates.

Main Results:

Individuals on an LCP antisocial trajectory exhibited significantly faster biological aging by midlife (β=0.22, p≤0.001), equivalent to 4.3 extra years of aging between ages 25-45.
LCP offenders showed increased midlife difficulties in hearing, balance, gait speed, and cognitive functioning.
Accelerated aging and associated health declines persisted after controlling for individual risk factors, but cumulative lifestyle factors explained the overall difference.

Conclusions:

Life-course persistent antisocial behavior is associated with accelerated biological aging and poorer midlife health.
LCP offenders may require earlier healthcare interventions due to accelerated aging.
Prevention and intervention programs targeting antisocial behavior can improve long-term health and reduce healthcare burdens.