Ikaria Study
Ikaria Study
The Ikaria Study (pronounced ik-ah-ree-ah study) is a significant piece of research in the field of epidemiology and gerontology. It is named after the Greek island of Ikaria, where the study was conducted.
Etymology
The term "Ikaria Study" is derived from the name of the Greek island, Ikaria, where the study was conducted. Ikaria is known as one of the Blue Zones, regions of the world where people live much longer than average.
Overview
The Ikaria Study is a longitudinal research project that began in 2009. It was designed to investigate the reasons behind the exceptional longevity of the inhabitants of Ikaria. The study was led by Dimitrios Trichopoulos, a renowned epidemiologist and professor at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Findings
The Ikaria Study found that the island's residents have one of the highest rates of nonagenarians in the world. The study attributed this longevity to a combination of genetic factors, a healthy Mediterranean diet, regular physical activity, and a strong sense of community. The study also noted the low prevalence of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer among the island's inhabitants.
Related Terms
- Blue Zones: Regions of the world where people live much longer than average.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Gerontology: The study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of ageing.
- Mediterranean diet: A diet inspired by the eating habits of Greece, Southern Italy, and Spain in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Nonagenarian: A person who is between 90 and 99 years old.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ikaria Study
- Wikipedia's article - Ikaria Study
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