Association Between Telomere Length and Risk of Cancer and Non-Neoplastic Diseases

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Authors

Philip Haycock · University of Bristol

Stephen Burgess · University of Cambridge

Aayah Nounu · University of Bristol

Jie Zheng · University of Bristol

George N. Okoli · University of Bristol

Jack Bowden · University of Bristol

Kaitlin H. Wade ·

Abstract

It is likely that longer telomeres increase risk for several cancers but reduce risk for some non-neoplastic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases.

Topics & Keywords

Telomeres, Telomerase, and Senescence Dietary Effects on Health Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Oncology

Volume 3, Issue 5, pp. 636-636

DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2016.5945

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