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  • Women comprise the majority of older individuals globally, often experiencing poorer health than men despite greater longevity.
  • Increased longevity for women is frequently associated with a diminished health status compared to age-matched males.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine four key benefits of applying gerontological interventions for "rate of aging" control to enhance women's healthspan.
  • To highlight how retarding biological aging can improve women's health in later life, reproductive longevity, financial security, and reduce caregiving burdens.

Main Methods:

  • This article presents a conceptual framework for geroscience interventions.
  • It analyzes the potential positive impacts of "rate of aging" control on women across their lifespan.

Main Results:

  • "Rate of aging" control can improve women's health in late life.
  • It can increase reproductive longevity and maternal health, reduce financial vulnerability, and decrease the burden of caregiving for aging parents.

Conclusions:

  • Controlling the rate of aging offers significant health dividends for women throughout their lives, particularly in developing nations.
  • Retarding biological aging should be considered a critical public health priority for the 21st century, addressing gender-specific inequalities.