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Intelligence Predicts |
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Intelligence Predicts Health and Longevity |
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This article explores a major and surprising findi This article explores a major and surprising finding in epidemiology: intelligence measured in childhood strongly predicts health outcomes and longevity decades later, even after accounting for socioeconomic status (SES). Children with higher IQ scores tend to live longer, experience fewer major diseases, adopt healthier behaviors, and manage chronic conditions more effectively as adults.
The paper reviews evidence from landmark population studies—especially the Scottish Mental Survey of 1932 (SMS1932) and its long-term follow-ups—and investigates why intelligence is so strongly linked to health.
🔍 Key Evidence
1. Childhood IQ robustly predicts adult mortality and morbidity
Across large epidemiological datasets:
Every additional IQ point reduced risk of death in Australian veterans by 1%.
Lower childhood IQ was associated with significantly higher rates of:
cardiovascular disease
lung cancer
stomach cancer
accidents (especially motor vehicle deaths)
A 15-point lower IQ (1 SD) at age 11 reduced the chance of living to age 76 to 79%, with stronger effects in women.
2. These results persist after adjusting for SES
Even after controlling for:
adult social class
income
occupational status
area deprivation
…the IQ–health link remains strong, implying intelligence explains more than just social privilege.
3. IQ influences health behaviors
The paper shows that intelligence predicts:
better nutrition and fitness
lower obesity
lower rates of heavy drinking
not starting smoking in early 20th century Scotland (when risks were unknown),
but higher intelligence strongly predicted quitting once health risks became known.
🧠 Why Might Intelligence Predict Longevity?
The authors outline four possible explanatory mechanisms:
(A) IQ as an “archaeological record” of early health
Childhood intelligence may reflect prenatal and early-life biological integrity, which also influences adult disease risk.
(B) IQ as an indicator of overall bodily integrity
Better oxidative stress defenses, healthier physiology, or more robust biological systems might underlie both higher IQ and longer life.
(C) IQ as a tool for effective health self-care (the article’s main focus)
Health management is cognitively demanding. People must:
interpret information
navigate complex instructions
monitor symptoms
adhere to treatments
Higher intelligence improves reasoning, judgment, learning, and the ability to handle the complexity of modern medical regimens.
The paper cites striking evidence:
26% of hospital patients could not read an appointment slip
42% could not interpret instructions such as taking medicine on an empty stomach
People with low health literacy have:
more illnesses
worse disease control
higher hospitalization rates
higher overall mortality
(D) IQ shapes life choices and environments
Higher intelligence tends to lead to:
safer occupations
healthier environments
better access to information
lower exposure to hazards
📌 Core Insight
The strongest conclusion is that intelligence itself is a significant independent factor in health and survival, not just a by-product of socioeconomic status. Cognitive ability helps individuals perform the “job” of managing their health—avoiding risks, understanding medical guidance, solving daily health-related problems, and adhering to treatments.
🏁 Conclusion
The article argues that public health strategies must consider differences in cognitive ability. Many aspects of medical self-care cannot be simplified without losing effectiveness, so healthcare systems need to better support people who struggle with complex health tasks. Understanding the role of intelligence may help reduce medical non-adherence, chronic disease complications, and health inequalities.... |
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