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Does the Charlson Comorbidity Index Include Age?

Developed in 1987, the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) was created to predict one-year mortality risk based on specific comorbid conditions. However, **does the Charlson Comorbidity Index include age**? The answer hinges on whether you are referring to the original index or its later, age-adjusted modification.

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