Reduction in Allostatic Load in Older Adults Is Associated With Lower All-Cause Mortality Risk: MacArthur Studies of Successful Aging

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Why the study?

Does a reduction in allostatic load lower all-cause mortality risk in older adults?

Population

Older adults

Design

Cohort

Authors

Discussion

Supports allostatic load monitoring for mortality prognostication in older adults; leaves open whether reduction strategies affect outcomes.

Does a reduction in allostatic load lower all-cause mortality risk in older adults?

Population

Older adults

Intervention

Reduction in allostatic load (change in risk scores)

Outcome

All-cause mortality riskhard clinical

Tracking changes in allostatic load risk scores in older adults can improve the assessment of mortality risk.

Karlamangla et al. (2006) studied this question.

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Supports allostatic load monitoring for mortality prognostication in older adults; leaves open whether reduction strategies affect outcomes.