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Generally do not include reference to how old people are unless it is relevant to the story.
If you need to say how old someone is, do say:
    a 31-year-old woman; a 31-year-old; 31 years old.
    Bob Smith, 31.
Don't:
    Bob Smith (aged 31)
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