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New study finds chronological age may not be the best guide to prevention and care

Life expectancy has nearly doubled over the past century, thanks to remarkable advances in basic science, medicine and public health. That longer average lifespan, however, brings a greater risk of developing multiple chronic diseases at once. While so-called multimorbidity is known to be associated with poorer health outcomes—including increased hospitalizations, emergency department visits and…

New study finds chronological age may not be the best guide to prevention and care

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