BIOC 2580 Lecture 4: Lecture 4 (1).pdf
3 Dec 2014
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Previously introduced scaling in the dimension of size/shape: ie. biomolecules to biosphere, intracellular networks to social networks. Another way in which biological systems are scaled is from the dimension of time. Life as energy and information flow- (milliseconds, microseconds) How much longer will i be living a healthy, independent lifestyle (healthspan)? healthspan. Maximizing healthspan: a goal in most individuals and societies. Various attitudes and practices around the world. Sometimes there can be a conflict between the two: A patient is diagnosed with terminal cancer and can play golf for 6 months and survive 12 months without treatment. With aggressive chemotherapy and radiation, the patient might live 2 years, but immediately become too ill to pursue activities like golf activities like golf. Average lifespan in canada: 80. 7 years, but highly variable! (http://www. conferenceboard. ca/hcp/details/health/life-expectancy. aspx) Based on chronological age, bmi, balance, mental performance p. Multiple linear regression based on positive and negative risk factors , like: t.
