James F. Fries
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Aging, cumulative disability, and the compression of morbidity.
Compr Ther. 2001; (4): 322-9
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.
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