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Life course socioeconomic disadvantage and persistent infection burden: Links to cellular immunosenescence in U.S. young adults

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  • Momkus, Jennifer
  • Harris, Kathleen Mullan
  • Yang, Y.Claire
  • Martin, Chantel L.
  • Edwards, Jessie K.
  • Aiello, Allison E.

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Socioeconomic status (SES) disadvantage shapes exposure to persistent infections and immune aging, but its life-course effects remain understudied. Early adulthood is a crucial period, as immune aging may begin before clinical signs appear.

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  • Momkus, Jennifer & Harris, Kathleen Mullan & Yang, Y.Claire & Martin, Chantel L. & Edwards, Jessie K. & Aiello, Allison E., 2025. "Life course socioeconomic disadvantage and persistent infection burden: Links to cellular immunosenescence in U.S. young adults," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 383(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:383:y:2025:i:c:s0277953625007294
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.118398
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