Epigenetic Aging Slows in Hispanic Immigrants, Study Finds
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Immigration and epigenetic age acceleration in the health and retirement study: differences Between Hispanics and Non-Hispanics
A new study from the Health and Retirement Study (n=3,918) reveals that immigration status is differentially associated with epigenetic aging across Hispanic and non-Hispanic populations. Researchers found that Hispanic immigrants, particularly those who migrated as children (ages 0-15), exhibited significantly slower epigenetic aging on the GrimAge clock (Contrast = -0.30; 95% CI: -0.58, -0.02), while non-Hispanic immigrants who migrated later in life (ages 41-64) showed faster epigenetic aging on both the Levine and GrimAge clocks. These findings highlight the complex interplay between immigration experiences and biological aging, offering critical insights for public health interventions targeting immigrant health disparities.
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