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What is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease and cancer have been the top two causes of death for seniors for over two decades. This makes answering the question, **what is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults?**, a complex issue that highlights the prevalence of chronic conditions and unintentional injuries. While heart disease is the consistent number one cause of death, it is the overall burden of chronic diseases that defines morbidity in this population.

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Understanding: What Is the Leading Cause of Morbidity in the Elderly?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury among adults aged 65 and older. However, when considering overall health and quality of life, the answer to what is the leading cause of morbidity in the elderly is more nuanced, involving multiple interacting factors.

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What is compression of morbidity? Understanding the biology and genetics of healthy aging

In 1980, Dr. James Fries introduced the concept of compression of morbidity, proposing that delaying the onset of illness could lead to a shorter period of sickness at the end of life. This foundational idea is central to research in biology and genetics, focusing on how we can extend the healthy portion of our lives, rather than simply extending life itself.

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