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University of the third age

Exposure

2 papers2 findings

C, W, M, H: cells, worms or flies, mice, humans. Dark: independent labs found the same change there. Light: one lab or one study. Outline: nothing yet.

  • 1 lab in 1 country
  • Humans2

Outcomes

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Quality of aging

upin humans1

1 study

  1. University of the third age improves quality of aging in humans (median SAI 11.71 vs 11.18).

    “The median of successful aging index (SAI) points obtained by UTAs "+" seniors was 11.71, while the median of SAI points obtained by UTAs "-" seniors was 11.18.”

    Humansn = 631

    Occurrence of sleep disorders and the value of body mass index of seniors and the quality of their aging

    Geriatrics & gerontology internationalJan 16, 2025

Depressive symptoms

downin humans1

1 study

  1. University of the third age decreases depressive symptoms in humans (p = 0.002).

    “statistically significantly higher score on the Yesavage's Geriatric Depression Rating Scale was found compared to those confirming their participation”

    Humansn = 631

    Selected elements of the lifestyle of Silesian seniors, taking into account their participation in the activities of the Third Age Universities

    Frontiers in public healthMar 4, 2024

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