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Identification of acutely sick people and facial cues of sickness

Published 2017 · J. Axelsson, T. Sundelin, C. Axelsson

Brain, Behavior, and Immunity

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Study Snapshot

Untrained individuals can detect acutely sick individuals by examining facial photos, with facial cues like paler lips, swollen face, and droopy mouth aiding in detection.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Identification of acutely sick people and facial cues of sickness

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