Factors influencing leucocyte telomere length
| Parameter | Effect (95% CI) | p Value |
|---|---|---|
| Women vs men | −0.16 (−0.28 to 0.037) | <0.01 |
| Rate of LTL attrition (kb/year)* | −0.020 (−0.022 to −0.019) | <0.001 |
| Age at baseline examination (kb/year) | −0.022 (−0.028 to −0.015) | <0.001 |
| MZ vs same sex DZ | 0.041 (−0.079 to 0.16) | 0.50 |
| Constant (kb) | 7.44 (7.31 to 7.57) | – |
*Adjusted for age at baseline.
DZ, dizygotic twins; LTL, leucocytes telomere length; MZ, monozygotic twins.