Social relationships, gender, and allostatic load across two age cohorts.

摘要: OBJECTIVE This article addresses the question of biological pathways through which social integration and support may affect morbidity mortality risks. A new concept cumulative risk, allostatic load, is used to test hypothesis that experiences a range systems. Data from two community-based cohorts are examined evaluate consistency findings across different age groups. METHODS One cohort included older adults aged 70 79 years (N = 765); other persons 58 59 106). Allostatic load was assessed using identical protocols in cohorts. Measures experience were similar but not identical, reflecting levels for vs. childhood adult loving/caring relationships with parents spouse younger cohort. Gender-specific analyses possible gender differences patterns association. RESULTS In cohort, positive relationship associated lower men women. who more socially integrated those reporting frequent emotional others had scores; nonsignificant associations seen CONCLUSIONS Evidence provides load. These consistent systems, resulting risks turn health outcomes.