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| Journal Article | DKFZ-2026-00405 |
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2026
Springer Nature
[London]
Abstract: Subjective and objective markers are important in describing healthy aging, yet little is known about their relationships. This study analysed the time-dependent association of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) with subjective health. At baseline, DHEAS was measured in participants aged 45-83 randomly selected from the general population. Subjective mental and physical health were assessed using the 12-item Short Form (SF-12) questionnaire at baseline and two follow-ups. In sex-specific linear regression models controlled for age, weight, tobacco consumption, Charlson Comorbidity Index, depression, and testosterone levels, the associations of DHEAS with the subscores of the SF-12 were analysed. DHEAS showed a positive cross-sectional association with subjective physical health, which was stronger in women and remained relevant after multivariable adjustment. However, longitudinal analyses revealed no long-term effect of DHEAS on subjective health. These findings suggest that the association between DHEAS and subjective physical health is temporary and that an underlying causality is unlikely.
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