About this Research Topic
Valid and reliable measurement is a cornerstone of epidemiologic data collection and analysis. Maintaining cognitive, physical, sensory and social health is important with age, but multiple measures of these functions exist, and not all are the same. How we measure exposures and outcomes has important ramifications for prevalence/incidence estimates and results from association studies, and therefore, public health and clinical decision-making. Some factors may influence the measurement of other factors in aging research. For example, sensory loss could influence measurement of cognitive function, as neurocognitive tests are administered aurally or on paper, which could present a challenge for unaccommodated older adults with sensory loss.
We welcome research articles, systematic reviews and scientifically sound opinion pieces to address questions related to measurement of exposures, outcomes and other factors in epidemiologic studies across the life-course. Submissions may include, but are not limited to:
1. Areas related to biomarkers of aging and function
2. Measurement of brain health and disease, physical function, sensory health and social connectedness with aging
3. Best practices for measurement in the design and conduct of epidemiologic studies.
Submissions on the influence of social and structural factors, including health inequities and participation in research are encouraged. Submission should be based on rigorous scientific methodology and provide new insights or perspectives on the measurement of health across the life-course. Authors should use “older adults” when referring to adults over the age of 65 and avoid terms that reinforce negative aging stereotypes (e.g., “elderly”, “seniors”, “aged”).
We welcome research articles, systematic reviews and scientifically sound opinion pieces to address questions related to measurement of exposures, outcomes and other factors in epidemiologic studies across the life-course. Submissions may include, but are not limited to:
1. Areas related to biomarkers of aging and function
2. Measurement of brain health and disease, physical function, sensory health and social connectedness with aging
3. Best practices for measurement in the design and conduct of epidemiologic studies.
Submissions on the influence of social and structural factors, including health inequities and participation in research are encouraged. Submission should be based on rigorous scientific methodology and provide new insights or perspectives on the measurement of health across the life-course. Authors should use “older adults” when referring to adults over the age of 65 and avoid terms that reinforce negative aging stereotypes (e.g., “elderly”, “seniors”, “aged”).
Keywords: Aging, Sensory, Aging and the Life-course, Epidemiology
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