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Does who classify aging as a disease? The World Health Organization's position on aging

In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) faced significant debate over its International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) revisions concerning aging. As a result, the WHO does not classify aging as a disease, instead opting for a more nuanced approach focused on functional decline and healthy aging. This decision highlights a major point of contention within the medical and scientific community about how we define and address the universal process of getting older.