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What is the most common disease in the elderly?

According to the National Council on Aging, approximately 92% of seniors have at least one chronic disease, and 77% have two or more. The answer to what is the most common disease in the elderly is more complex than a single illness, as aging increases susceptibility to multiple, often interconnected, conditions.

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