A study published in Nature Medicine reveals that lifestyle and environmental conditions have a greater impact on longevity and health than genetic factors. Utilizing data from over 490,000 UK Biobank participants, researchers examined connections between genetics and more than 100 environmental influences on disease risk related to major causes of death. The study highlights a specific subgroup of 45,000 individuals whose biological aging rate, assessed through proteomic profiling, correlates strongly with mortality and aging traits, underscoring the importance of addressing lifestyle factors for better health outcomes.
The researchers argue that environmental factors—such as income, education, and lifestyle choices—play a more significant role in determining health outcomes than genetics.
Austin Argentieri emphasizes that biological age, measured through proteomic profiling, is a better indicator of mortality risk than chronological age alone.
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