Allostatic Load as a Biological Substrate to Intrinsic Capacity: A Secondary Analysis of CRELES.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Intrinsic capacity (IC) is one of the latest views of positive aging. In its current status lacks a biological substrate amenable to be intervened. The aim of this study was to determine the association of allostatic load (AL) with IC.

Design

We present a cross-sectional analysis of the Costa Rican Longevity and Healthy Aging Study.

Setting

This report is from a representative sample of Costa Rican older adults; one of the countries that integrate the Central America region.

Participants

2,827, 60-year or older community-dwelling individuals.

Methods

An IC index was gathered and validated, including different domains: cognitive, psychological, sensory, vitality and locomotion. AL was integrated with: blood pressure, abdominal obesity, body mas

SUBMITTER: Gutierrez-Robledo LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12280660 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature