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Abstract
The Compression of Morbidity paradigm emphasizes reduction in cumulative disability by postponing chronic infirmity. This article describes the model, reviews data suggesting morbidity compression over time, establishes associations between health risks and subsequent disability, and describes risk reduction interventions.Mesh:
Year: 2001 PMID: 11765690 DOI: 10.1007/s12019-001-0030-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Compr Ther ISSN: 0098-8243