Inequality, decay of democratic institutions linked to accelerated ageing

10 months ago

Social inequality and weak democratic institutions are linked to faster ageing.
High levels of air pollution and education levels also impact ageing rates.
Medical risk factors for faster ageing include high blood pressure, hearing impairment, and heart disease.
Protective factors against ageing include education, physical activity, and cognitive abilities.
Egypt and South Africa showed the fastest ageing, while European countries had the slowest.
The study involved 161,981 participants from 40 countries across four continents.
Political polarization and uncertainty contribute to despair, accelerating ageing.
The study was published in Nature Medicine.

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