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Olfactory Dysfunction Predicts 5-Year Mortality in Older Adults - 0 views

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    "In a comprehensive model that included potential confounding factors, anosmic older adults had over three times the odds of death compared to normosmic individuals (OR, 3.37 [95%CI 2.04, 5.57]), higher than and independent of known leading causes of death, and did not result from the following mechanisms: nutrition, cognitive function, mental health, smoking and alcohol abuse or frailty. "
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Outcomes: In Gauging Twins' Health, Follow the Money - New York Times - 0 views

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    "Female identical twins, even when raised together, differ significantly in health status depending on the economic class they attain as adults" Study by Krieger.
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Childhood Adversity and Adult Chronic Disease - American Journal of Preventive Medicine - 0 views

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    "Compared to those who reported no ACE exposure, the adjusted odds of reporting myocardial infarction, asthma, fair/poor health, frequent mental distress, and disability were higher for those reporting one to three, four to six, or seven to nine ACEs. Odds of reporting coronary heart disease and stroke were higher for those who reported four to six and seven to nine ACEs; odds of diabetes were higher for those reporting one to three and four to six ACEs."
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