Associations between hardiness, C-reactive protein, and telomere length among former prisoners of war.

Gadi Zerach Mark ShevlinZahava Solomon

Published in: Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association (2020)

Long-term health vulnerabilities of traumatized ex-POWs are manifested in an accelerated aging process and cellular senescence. Raising awareness of the importance of protective factors such as veterans' hardiness might be associated with improving their longevity and well-being. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).

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