Post Discussion: Factors Influencing Longevity

Chapter 2 in Ferrini & Ferrini (2013) lists a number of factors that influence longevity. For each one, write a brief paragraph describing the impact of these genetic and environmental factors on your own longevity. How will your family history, gender, and race/ethnicity affect you as you age? What environmental factors could you change to live longer?

Support your statements with evidence from the required studies and your research. Use APA style to cite your sources.

References

Ferrini, R.L. & Ferrini, A.F. (2013). Health in the later years. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.