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Would you take a blood test that could predict if you will live another five or ten years?

 

Would you take a blood test that could predict if you will live another five or ten years?

Scientists have devised a blood test that can predict if someone will live for another five or ten years.  The test assesses how long a person is expected to live by measuring levels of 14 biomarkers in the blood and is 83 percent accurate.

The findings taken together could eventually lead to a blood test that could warn people they do not have long to live. It could encourage them to adopt a healthier lifestyle. 44,168 people between the ages of 18 and 109 were tested of which 5,512 died during the study.

Scientists tested 14 biomarkers of compounds in the blood linked to various biological processes. They included chemicals which linked to the processing of fats and proteins as well as levels of inflammation. Scientists found that the test predicted with 83 percent accuracy whether someone was likely to die in the next five years and ten years. The test does not predict how long you will live as you have a hand in that. Mortality is not set in stone if the blood test indicates your physical vulnerability you can take steps to improve your chances of living longer by changing your lifestyle.

Dr. Amanda Heslegrave says the large numbers in the study make the data more viable but it is limited to European data it may not apply to other ethnic groups without more study. Researchers point out that it is an exciting step but is not quite ready yet.

 

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