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What does dying of old age mean? Unpacking the biological and medical reality

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the phrase "dying of old age" is not a medically recognized cause of death, but rather a colloquial term for the cascade of systemic failures that affect older adults. This guide explains what happens to the body during the natural aging process and the specific health issues that often lead to death in later life.

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How old is considered dying of old age?

Medically speaking, there is no formal diagnosis for 'dying of old age'. This phrase is a common term used to describe the death of an elderly person from an accumulation of interrelated health issues, rather than a single, specific disease. To understand how old is considered dying of old age, it is necessary to examine the complex biological and medical factors at play in the final stages of a long life.

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