Adolescent Health Issues , Could Lead to Rapid Aging, , Study Says.<br />CNN reports a new study suggests <br />smoking, obesity and psychological disorders in adolescents could equate to a more <br />rapid rate of aging during adulthood.<br />CNN reports a new study suggests <br />smoking, obesity and psychological disorders in adolescents could equate to a more <br />rapid rate of aging during adulthood.<br />The study, published Feb. 28 <br />in the journal 'Jama Pediatrics,'.<br />found those aged 11 to 15 who smoked cigarettes, were obese, or experienced disorders such as ADHD or depression.<br />found those aged 11 to 15 who smoked cigarettes, were obese, or experienced disorders such as ADHD or depression.<br />found those aged 11 to 15 who smoked cigarettes, were obese, or experienced disorders such as ADHD or depression.<br />aged biologically almost three months <br />faster than their peers each year.<br />Researchers compiled data from the <br />previous Dunedin Study, which tracked <br />health and behavior in 910 people from <br />age three until they were 45 years old.<br />Researchers compiled data from the <br />previous Dunedin Study, which tracked <br />health and behavior in 910 people from <br />age three until they were 45 years old.<br />The new study found, by age 45, <br />participants who experienced two or more general health concerns as adolescents walked 11.2 centimeters slower.<br />had brains that were on average <br />two and a half years older, and a face <br />aged almost four years more than those <br />who hadn't experienced health concerns.<br />had brains that were on average <br />two and a half years older, and a face <br />aged almost four years more than those <br />who hadn't experienced health concerns.<br />Experts say the best way to avoid the risk <br />of rapid aging is to start treatment early in adolescents who experience psychological disorders, are obese or smoke.<br />Experts say the best way to avoid the risk <br />of rapid aging is to start treatment early in adolescents who experience psychological disorders, are obese or smoke.<br />We know that accelerated aging is associated with poor health across a wide array of conditions. , Kyle Bourassa, clinical psychology researcher and author of the study, via CNN.<br />If we can treat these conditions, slow people's aging, then that's going to have health benefits across the lifespan and basically through their entire body. , Kyle Bourassa, clinical psychology researcher and author of the study, via CNN.<br />If we can treat these conditions, slow people's aging, then that's going to have health benefits across the lifespan and basically through their entire body. , Kyle Bourassa, clinical psychology researcher and author of the study, via CNN
