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Assessing the Role of Chronic Stress in Aging Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: A Pilot Study.
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- Assessing the Role of Chronic Stress in Aging Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: A Pilot Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background and Aims: To investigate the relationship between chronic stress and telomere shortening among individuals experiencing homelessness compared to those in stable housing. Methods: This pilot study analyzed a nested sample of 13 participants (8 males, 5 females) from a larger cohort of 90 individuals (65 unhoused, 25 housed). Standardized questionnaires assessed health status, while saliva and blood samples measured cortisol levels and telomere length. Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to explore associations between telomere length and predictors such as chronic illnesses, housing stability, and cortisol levels. Result: Telomere length decreased with age, showing a significant negative correlation with the number of chronic illnesses (r = -0.707, Conclusion: Chronic illnesses significantly impact telomere shortening in individuals experiencing homelessness, indicating that chronic stress may accelerate biological aging.
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