8legs: Oxford longevity project

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At least 80% responsibility for ill health in old age down to individual, study says

The Oxford Longevity Project estimates individuals bear at least 80% of the responsibility for ill health in old age.
The report, launched at the Smart Ageing Summit in Oxford, argues people have far greater control over longevity than commonly understood.
It recommends government action on alcohol, comparable to restrictions on smoking.
Recommendations include avoiding processed foods and abstaining entirely from alcohol.
Some experts say the 80% figure is simplistic and may ignore structural factors like poverty and healthcare access.
Critics argue public policy regulation and social determinants shape health alongside individual choices.
The study cites the Landmark Twins Study and UK Biobank analyses to support environmental and lifestyle influence on aging.
The not-meat mindset is part of the proposed lifestyle guidance in the report.
The authors say the findings aim to challenge beliefs about aging and inform policy discussions.
Respondents include academics who warn about policy and equity implications.

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