Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Life expectancy is increasing in most developed countries, in part due to improved socio-economic conditions and in part to advances in healthcare. It is widely acknowledged that the promotion of healthy ageing by delaying, minimizing or preventing disabilities or diseases is one of the most important public health objectives in this century.Methods: 243 Women and 181 men aged 40–79 years were recruited in Szeged (Hungary) Subjects wer...