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To the Editor: An assessment of whether a patient appears younger or older than the "stated age" has long been taught and recorded as a component of the physical examination. We sought to determine how accurate observers were in their judgment of subjects' ages and to identify the key factors that influence this clinical judgment.

Twenty-seven healthy male and female outpatients (ages, 22 to 75 years) without acute facial or hand lesions participated. Written informed consent was obtained. Neutral and smiling facial expressions and the backs of the hands were photographed. Participants completed a written questionnaire that included information about . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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