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# The age of a person, measured in [[day]]s, [[month]]s and [[year]]s from the time the person was [[born]], often used in [[psychometrics]].

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'''Chronological Age: A Measure of Time

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In [[medicine]], [[psychology]], [[education]], [[demography]] and other disciplines chronological age is a key concept. It is the time from the date of birth to any given point in time. Unlike [[biological]] or [[psychological]] age which can be influenced by [[genetics]], lifestyle and [[health]] status, chronological age measures time without complications.

'''Introduction to Chronological Age

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'''1.1 Definition and Significance

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Chronological age is described as the [[period]] of passing that starts from an individual [[birth]] until that person reaches a specific point of [[time]]. This unbiased measure enjoys [[universal]] application for ascertaining entitlements or claims to certain rights; for example it affects issues like voting [[ages]], retirement scheme qualification [[periods]] and what should be the [[legal]] age for [[sexual]] consent.

'''1.2 Historical Perspective

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Age has been important throughout [[human]] [[history]]. Many ancient [[societies]] regarded old [[people]] as [[wise men]] who had high [[social]] status because they lived long enough to see many things happen. As [[societies]] [[developed]], there was need to have a common way by which an [[individual|individual’s]] age could be assessed [[especially]] when it comes to [[administrative]] and legal purposes. [[modern|Modern]] understanding and recording of chronological age began with [[accurate]] [[calendars]] and [[registration]] of [[births]] systems.