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ARTICLE TYPE : COMMENTARY

Published on :   25 Jul 2026, Volume - 2
Journal Title :   WebLog Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics | WebLog J Gerontol Geriatr | WJGG
Source URL:   weblog icon https://weblogoa.com/articles/wjgg.2026.g2502
Permanent Identifier (DOI) :   doi icon https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21740738

Gender Differences of Morbidity and Mortality may be Age-Related: Partial Explanation by Hormonal Changes in Human Ontogeny

Viktor I. Goudochnikov 1 *
1Member of ISOAD / LA-DOHaD, PhD in Biochemstry, Santa Maria – RS, Brazil

Abstract

The connection between age-related dynamics and gender differences, as referred to morbidity and mortality, is outlined, suggesting the involvement of endocrine mechanisms in programming/ imprinting and embedding phenomena, including the contribution of glucocorticoids and sex steroid hormones.

Keywords: Gender Differences; Morbidity; Mortality; Ontogeny

Citation

Goudochnikov VI. Gender Differences of Morbidity and Mortality may be Age-Related: Partial Explanation by Hormonal Changes in Human Ontogeny. WebLog J Gerontol Geriatr. wjgg.2026.g2502. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21740738
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