Why twin studies are important for health span science research: the case of maltreatment of aging adults

Abstract Average life expectancies have lengthened across human history. As a result, there is an increased need to care for a greater number of individuals experiencing common age-related declines in health. This has helped to spur a rapidly increasing focus on understanding “health span”, the port...

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Main Authors: Brian B. Boutwell, Chelsey S. Narvey, Jesse J. Helton, Alex R. Piquero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03440-6