Genetic and environmental effects on mortality before age 70 years
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There is a familial influence on risk of many diseases and on mortality in general, which, according to studies of twins, is due to a combination of genetic and environmental effects. Adoption studies, which rest on different assumptions, may also be used to estimate separately the genetic and environmental effects on rate of dying.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Epidemiology |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 472-6 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISSN | 1044-3983 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2008 |
ID: 10220917