RealFeedApp Body size accounts for most of the lifespan gap in 41,000 dogs
Analysis of 41,000 dogs reveals a geographic correlation in lifespan; after accounting for size and breed, dogs die in states where people also die earlier.
- Field
- ageing and longevity
- What they did
- Researchers analyzed data from 41,000 dogs and found that, after accounting for size, breed, and sex, the states where dogs die the youngest are also the states where people have higher mortality.
- Why it matters
- This confirms the link between dog and human lifespan, showing that the geographic factor is a significant predictor of longevity regardless of the animal's characteristics.
#dog aging#mortality#geography#geroscience
