Key to long life may be mom's age at birth

luv2bike · #1 06-24-2006

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Children born to women younger than 25 live longer, researchers report

Updated: 5:48 p.m. CT June 23, 2006

NEW YORK - People are more likely to see their 100th birthday, research hints, if they were born to young mothers.

The age at which a mother gives birth has a major impact on how long her child will live, two researchers from the University of Chicago's Center on Aging told the Chicago Actuarial Association meeting this spring.

The chances of living to the ripe old age of 100 — and beyond — nearly double for a child born to a woman before her 25th birthday, Drs. Leonid Gavrilov and Natalia Gavrilova reported. The father's age is less important to longevity, according to their research.

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Deblynn · #2 06-24-2006

Thats really interesting!
My 98 yr old granny is still alive and was born to a 15yr old mom.
gran had mom at 25 i think
My mom was 27 when she had us

I had my first a month before i turned 20
Heres to a long life hahaha

luv2bike · #3 06-24-2006

Yeah, if this turns out to be true, I should live to be a 100. I just hope I keep my health. :happy:

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