European researchers build ten-marker score to gauge healthy aging

· Health · European Union

European researchers have created a personalized indicator that uses ten blood markers to give a detailed snapshot of a patient's health and flag disease risk, aiming to promote healthy aging. Studies across various countries indicate that approximately 60% of people over age 65 currently live with two or more chronic conditions, and the new score is intended to help reverse that trend. The tool is described as providing a detailed picture of a patient's condition based on the blood-marker panel. The available summary does not name the institutions involved or report validation results.

Why it matters：Blood-based risk scores could shift chronic-disease management toward prevention, a growing focus for diagnostics companies and health systems facing aging populations.

Key points

  • The score combines ten blood markers
  • About 60% of people over 65 live with two or more chronic conditions
  • The goal is to promote healthy aging and flag disease risk early

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