Shorter Men Live Longer: Association of Height with Longevity and FOXO3 Genotype in American Men of Japanese Ancestry
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In a 40-year study of over 8,000 American men of Japanese ancestry, shorter stature was associated with increased lifespan. This may be related to height's association with fasting insulin levels and FOXO3 genotype, a gene linked to longevity and insulin signaling. However, it remains difficult to rule out other confounders like childhood nutrition, which may impact both height and lifespan.
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In a study of Japanese-American men, shorter men tended to live longer. This might be because height is linked to insulin signaling, which plays a role in aging.
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The study was supported by government grants and the VA. No other conflicts were disclosed.
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This is a decent observational study with a large sample size and long follow-up. However, the specific population and potential confounders limit the generalizability of the findings and prevent a stronger causal claim.
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