reviewThe Journals of Gerontology Series BDec 6, 2010BRONZE OA

Mortality and Morbidity Trends: Is There Compression of Morbidity?

University of Southern California

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Abstract

Objective

This paper reviews trends in mortality and morbidity to evaluate whether there has been a compression of morbidity.

Methods

Review of recent research and analysis of recent data for the United States relating mortality change to the length of life without 1 of 4 major diseases or loss of mobility functioning.

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654
total citations
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100%
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109
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Authors

2

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Disease
  • Demography
  • Mortality rate
  • Gerontology
  • Surgery
  • Internal medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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