A Review of Data Sources for the Study of Ageing

The understanding of human ageing contributes to the overall improvement of healthcare and opens the door to the increase of life expectancy and quality of life. Studies on human ageing, which are evidence-based, require data. Although some efforts have been put to concentrate datasets in single reference points, many datasets remain hidden in articles, studies and research projects websites. In this paper, we aim at identifying those datasets that have been used for the study of human ageing and make them easy to find to researchers in the field. To do so, we have analysed well-known literature databases, previous reviews, and specialised sources. We have reviewed the available data and, as a result, we have identified and discussed 28 datasets. Hence, this article provides an organised reference point to datasets for researchers interested in the study of human ageing and contributes to their visibility.

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Understanding human ageing is crucial for healthcare improvement and increasing life expectancy and quality of life. This paper identifies and discusses 28 datasets used in the study of human ageing, providing researchers with an organized reference point and increasing visibility in the field.