Study Reveals Education Extends Lifespan by Slowing Aging

Research indicates that staying in school until 18 can significantly slow the biological clock, offering a new perspective on the benefits of education.

Staying in school until the age of 18 slows down the ageing process at a cellular level, compared to those who leave at 16.
Two additional years of schooling can lead to a 2-3% slower pace of ageing and a 10% lower risk of death.
The study, utilizing the DunedinPACE epigenetic clock, is the first to connect educational mobility with the pace of biological aging.
Upward educational mobility is significantly associated with healthier aging trajectories and a reduction in mortality risk.
The research supports interventions to promote educational attainment as a means to slow biological aging and promote longevity.