Pub Date : 2025-07-01DOI: 10.1016/j.lanhl.2025.100739
Prof Rowan H Harwood MD , Jotheeswaran Amuthavalli Thiyagarajan PhD , Afsan Bhadelia PhD , Andrea Foebel PhD , Catriona R Mayland MD , Chetna Malhotra MD , Prof Deborah Blacker MD , Prof Elizabeth L Sampson MD , Prof Eric Andrew Finkelstein PhD , Harmehr Sekhon PhD , Prof Jean Woo MD , Prof Jenny T van der Steen PhD , Prof Julia Verne PhD , Prof Leon Geffen MBChB , Lieve Van den Block PhD , Mayaline Youssef MSc , Megan Doherty MD , Moise Muzigaba PhD , Muthoni Gichu MB , Sarah Hopkins MB , Anshu Banerjee PhD
WHO aims to identify metrics to monitor the quality of dying, complementing those indicators proposed under the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing. However, the proposed criteria for a good death are contentious. Needs and priorities vary between individuals and their carers, across conditions, over time, and across communities and cultures. Monitoring should also consider sudden or rapid deaths and assisted dying. Fundamental challenges in data collection include who reports, over what timeframe, and when. This Personal View explores these challenges, identifying potentially measurable indicators and ambiguities in their use, and offers recommendations towards a practical measurement framework. We aimed to define a concise, meaningful, and pragmatic set of indicators that could be collected and applied universally across countries and over time. We define a logic model of candidate variables at different conceptual levels and describe an empirical exercise for prioritising and operationalising these variables for measurement.
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Pub Date : 2025-06-01DOI: 10.1016/j.lanhl.2025.100717
Marja A Heiskanen PhD , Juha Mykkänen PhD , Prof Katja Pahkala PhD , Markus Juonala MD PhD , Prof Mika Kähönen MD PhD , Prof Terho Lehtimäki MD PhD , Prof Tomi P Laitinen MD PhD , Prof Eero Jokinen MD PhD , Päivi Tossavainen MD PhD , Anna Linko-Parvinen MD PhD , Hanna-Mari Pallari PhD , Prof Kaj Blennow MD PhD , Prof Henrik Zetterberg MD PhD , Prof Jorma Viikari MD PhD , Prof Olli Raitakari MD PhD , Suvi P Rovio PhD
<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Blood-based biomarkers (BBM) of neurodegenerative diseases are emerging as cost-effective tools in the differential diagnostics of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Scarce data exist about factors explaining BBM variation in population-based cohorts, and their intergenerational associations are unknown. This study aimed to characterise BBM distributions among a population-based cohort, investigate the association of a wide array of factors with BBM both in midlife and old age, and investigate intergenerational associations of BBM.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We measured BBM detecting amyloid β and tau pathologies, including amyloid β42, amyloid β40, and phosphorylated Tau (pTau)-217, as well as glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and neurofilament light chain (NfL) in the multigenerational Young Finns Study participants (n=1237, age 41–56 years) and their parents (n=814, age 59–90 years) using the Quanterix Simoa HD-X analyser. Standard statistical methods were used to examine the associations between BBM and age, sex, genetic factors, a plethora of cardiometabolic markers, liver and kidney function, and lifestyle factors, as well as their intergenerational associations.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Increased age was associated with adverse BBM concentrations. Of the various investigated factors, the most robust associations towards adverse BBM concentration were found for <em>APOE</em> ε4 carrier status among parents (amyloid β42:40 ratio, pTau-217, and GFAP) and high serum creatinine concentration in both generations (pTau-217, GFAP, and NfL). Several factors related to glucose metabolism and dyslipidaemia were negatively associated with all BBM, but adjusting for BMI diluted many of these associations. Statistically significant intergenerational correlations ranged from 0·20 to 0·33 and were mostly observed between mothers and offspring in pTau-217, GFAP, and NfL. No intergenerational correlations existed in amyloid β42:40 ratio.</div></div><div><h3>Interpretation</h3><div>We identified several factors that might influence BBM concentrations, parental transmission being one of them. For reliable use of BBM in clinical practice, it is important to identify which factors directly link to amyloid β and tau pathology and which factors influence BBM concentrations due to other physiological processes.</div></div><div><h3>Funding</h3><div>Research Council of Finland, Social Insurance Institution of Finland, Competitive State Research Financing of the Expert Responsibility area of the Kuopio, Tampere and Turku University Hospitals, Juho Vainio Foundation, Paavo Nurmi Foundation, Finnish Foundation for Cardiovascular Research, Finnish Cultural Foundation, The Sigrid Juselius Foundation, Tampere Tuberculosis Foundation, Emil Aaltonen Foundation, Yrjö Jahnsson Foundation, Signe and Ane Gyllenberg Foundation, Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation, Diabetes Research Foundation of the Finnish Diabetes As
神经退行性疾病的血液生物标志物(BBM)正在成为阿尔茨海默病和其他痴呆症鉴别诊断的经济有效工具。在以人群为基础的队列中,关于解释BBM变异的因素的数据很少,而且它们的代际关系是未知的。本研究旨在描述以人群为基础的队列中BBM的分布特征,调查各种因素与中年和老年BBM的关联,并调查BBM的代际关联。方法我们使用Quanterix Simoa HD-X分析仪测量了多代年轻芬兰研究参与者(n=1237,年龄41-56岁)及其父母(n=814,年龄59-90岁)的BBM检测β淀粉样蛋白和tau病理,包括淀粉样蛋白β42、淀粉样蛋白β40和磷酸化tau (pTau)-217,以及胶质纤维酸性蛋白(GFAP)和神经丝轻链(NfL)。采用标准的统计方法来检查BBM与年龄、性别、遗传因素、大量心脏代谢标志物、肝肾功能和生活方式因素之间的关系,以及它们的代际关系。研究结果:年龄增加与不良BBM浓度相关。在研究的各种因素中,与不良BBM浓度最密切相关的是双亲APOE ε4携带状态(淀粉样蛋白β42:40比例、pTau-217和GFAP)和两代血清肌酐浓度高(pTau-217、GFAP和NfL)。与葡萄糖代谢和血脂异常相关的几个因素与所有BBM呈负相关,但对BMI进行调整稀释了许多这些关联。pTau-217、GFAP和NfL的代际相关性在0.20 ~ 0.33之间,主要存在于母亲和后代之间。淀粉样蛋白β42:40比例不存在代际相关性。我们确定了几个可能影响BBM浓度的因素,亲代传播是其中之一。为了在临床实践中可靠地使用BBM,重要的是确定哪些因素与β淀粉样蛋白和tau病理直接相关,以及哪些因素由于其他生理过程影响BBM浓度。资助:芬兰研究理事会、芬兰社会保险机构、库奥皮奥、坦佩雷和图尔库大学医院专家责任领域国家竞争研究资助、Juho Vainio基金会、Paavo Nurmi基金会、芬兰心血管研究基金会、芬兰文化基金会、Sigrid Juselius基金会、坦佩雷结核病基金会、Emil Aaltonen基金会、Yrjö Jahnsson基金会、Signe和Ane Gyllenberg基金会、Jenny and Antti Wihuri基金会、芬兰糖尿病协会糖尿病研究基金会、EU Horizon 2020、欧洲研究理事会、坦佩雷大学医院支持基金会、芬兰临床化学学会、Jane and Aatos Erkko基金会和芬兰大脑基金会。
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Pub Date : 2025-06-01DOI: 10.1016/j.lanhl.2025.100709
Catriona Reddin MB BCh BAO , Graeme J Hankey MD , John Ferguson PhD , Peter Langhorne PhD , Shahram Oveisgharan MD , Michelle Canavan PhD , Helle K Iversen MD , Annika Rosengren PhD , Danuta Ryglewicz PhD , Anna Czlonkowska PhD , Xingyu Wang MD , Fernando Lanas MD , Albertino Damasceno MD , Denis Xavier MD , Patricio Lopez-Jaramillo PhD , Andrew Smyth PhD , Salim Yusuf DPhil , Martin O’Donnell PhD , INTERSTROKE investigators
Background
The absolute burden of stroke is increasing due to an ageing population, as well as an increased incidence of stroke in young adults. We aimed to determine whether age modifies the magnitude of association between vascular risk factors and stroke in the INTERSTROKE study.
Methods
INTERSTROKE is an international case–control study of risk factors for first acute stroke. Cases and controls (matched by age and sex) were recruited in 32 countries (between Jan 11, 2007, and Aug 8, 2015). Participants completed a clinical assessment and provided blood and urine samples within 72 h of recruitment. Odds ratios (ORs) for vascular risk factors and their population attributable fractions (PAFs) were calculated among age groups. We tested for an interaction of age by each risk factor.
Findings
Among 26 950 participants, the mean age of cases was 62·2 years (SD 13·6) and of controls 61·3 years (13·3). Increasing age was associated with a significant increased prevalence for seven vascular risk factors (hypertension, physical inactivity, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, high waist-to-hip ratio, high apolipoprotein B concentration [p<0·0001 for all], and obesity [p=0·016]), reduced prevalence for four vascular risk factors (smoking, alcohol use, psychosocial stress [p<0·0001 for all], and unhealthy diet [p=0·0081]) and unchanged prevalence for one vascular risk factor (depression). Increasing age was associated with a reduced magnitude of OR of stroke for hypertension (pinteraction<0·0001), high apolipoprotein B concentration (pinteraction<0·001), high waist-to-hip ratio (pinteraction 0·011), alcohol use (pinteraction<0·0001), and psychosocial stress (pinteraction=0·033). No vascular risk factor was associated with a higher odds of stroke with increased age. Hypertension, high waist-to-hip ratio, and physical inactivity accounted for the largest PAF among all age groups.
Interpretation
Vascular risk factors exhibit different patterns of association with stroke by age, with consequent variations in their relative PAF. This information could be used to prioritise risk factor screening and modification by age group.
Funding
Canadian Institutes of Health Research; Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada; Canadian Stroke Network; AFA Insurance, Health Research Board Ireland; Swedish Research Council; Swedish Heart and Lung Foundation; The Health & Medical Care Committee of the Regional Executive Board, Region Västra Götaland (Sweden); AstraZeneca; Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada); Pfizer (Canada); MSD; Chest, Heart, and Stroke Scotland; and The UK Stroke Association.
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Pub Date : 2025-06-01DOI: 10.1016/j.lanhl.2025.100720
Sjacko Sobczak PhD , Vasiliki Orgeta PhD , Margreet Beenakker MSc , Marco Boks PhD , Margherita Boltri PhD , Monica Cations PhD , Estelle Coeur MSc , Joan M Cook PhD , Xavier Corveleyn PhD , Ashley-Nicole Dorame BA , Gea C van Dijk PhD , Barbara Forresi PhD , Stéfanie Fréel MSc , Denise Gómez-Bautista MSc , Mia Maria Günak MSc , Demi C D Havermans MSc , Malcolm Hopwood Prof , Jiaqing O Prof , Karen A Lawrence PhD , Lewina O Lee PhD , Miranda Olff Prof
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in later life poses a substantial burden on public health and social care systems. However, research in this population remains scarce. In this Personal View, we review the current state of research on PTSD and ageing, as presented by the On Traumatic Stress and Ageing: A Global Network task force, part of the Global Collaboration on Traumatic Stress. Evidence-based knowledge on PTSD in older (aged 60 years or older) trauma survivors was synthesised across four clinical domains: ageing mechanisms, assessment, treatment, and care. 142 publications were reviewed to integrate available evidence and establish consensus-based research priorities. The findings highlight the urgent need for high-quality research across all four domains on older trauma survivors. Future studies should focus on older under-represented groups, such as women; individuals with multiple comorbidities, including neurocognitive disorders; and populations in low-income and middle-income countries. Using standard diagnostic instruments, establishing clinically meaningful functional outcomes, and engagement of people with lived experience should be prioritised to be applied in future research.
{"title":"Post-traumatic stress disorder in older adults: a global collaboration on setting the future research agenda","authors":"Sjacko Sobczak PhD , Vasiliki Orgeta PhD , Margreet Beenakker MSc , Marco Boks PhD , Margherita Boltri PhD , Monica Cations PhD , Estelle Coeur MSc , Joan M Cook PhD , Xavier Corveleyn PhD , Ashley-Nicole Dorame BA , Gea C van Dijk PhD , Barbara Forresi PhD , Stéfanie Fréel MSc , Denise Gómez-Bautista MSc , Mia Maria Günak MSc , Demi C D Havermans MSc , Malcolm Hopwood Prof , Jiaqing O Prof , Karen A Lawrence PhD , Lewina O Lee PhD , Miranda Olff Prof","doi":"10.1016/j.lanhl.2025.100720","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.lanhl.2025.100720","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in later life poses a substantial burden on public health and social care systems. However, research in this population remains scarce. In this Personal View, we review the current state of research on PTSD and ageing, as presented by the On Traumatic Stress and Ageing: A Global Network task force, part of the Global Collaboration on Traumatic Stress. Evidence-based knowledge on PTSD in older (aged 60 years or older) trauma survivors was synthesised across four clinical domains: ageing mechanisms, assessment, treatment, and care. 142 publications were reviewed to integrate available evidence and establish consensus-based research priorities. The findings highlight the urgent need for high-quality research across all four domains on older trauma survivors. Future studies should focus on older under-represented groups, such as women; individuals with multiple comorbidities, including neurocognitive disorders; and populations in low-income and middle-income countries. Using standard diagnostic instruments, establishing clinically meaningful functional outcomes, and engagement of people with lived experience should be prioritised to be applied in future research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34394,"journal":{"name":"Lancet Healthy Longevity","volume":"6 6","pages":"Article 100720"},"PeriodicalIF":13.4,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-06-01DOI: 10.1016/j.lanhl.2025.100725
Jessica K Lu MEng , Weilan Wang PhD , Muhammad Daniel Azlan Mahadzir PhD , Jesse R Poganik PhD , Mahdi Moqri PhD , Chiara Herzog PhD , Eric Verdin MD , Vittorio Sebastiano PhD , Prof Vadim N Gladyshev PhD , Andrea B Maier MD
Digital health technologies are transforming health care and personal health management by providing quantifiable data on physiological, behavioural, and environmental health parameters using digital biomarkers. This narrative review classified, characterised, and evaluated digital biomarkers of ageing across ten physiological systems to explore the applications of these biomarkers in research and clinical practice. The systematic search identified minimally invasive or non-invasively measured digital biomarkers suitable for longitudinal studies and practical use by community-dwelling adults. The digital biomarkers were classified according to their physiological system, characterised by their capture methods, and evaluated based on the following criteria: validity (age-associated, function-associated, and mortality-associated), generalisability, responsiveness to interventions, associations with clinical outcomes, and cost-effectiveness in large-scale settings. Digital biomarkers of ageing were found across eight physiological systems. Registered clinical trials that used these digital biomarkers as outcomes were also identified. Continued research and technological advancements are crucial for maximising the potential of digital biomarkers in promoting healthy ageing and longevity.
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Pub Date : 2025-06-01DOI: 10.1016/j.lanhl.2025.100736
Claire von Mollendorf
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