Compression of Morbidity 1980–2011 : A Focused Review of Paradigms and Progress
Joint Authors
Chakravarty, Eliza F.
Bruce, Bonnie
Fries, James F.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-08-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
The Compression of Morbidity hypothesis—positing that the age of onset of chronic illness may be postponed more than the age at death and squeezing most of the morbidity in life into a shorter period with less lifetime disability—was introduced by our group in 1980.
This paper is focused upon the evolution of the concept, the controversies and responses, the supportive multidisciplinary science, and the evolving lines of evidence that establish proof of concept.
We summarize data from 20-year prospective longitudinal studies of lifestyle progression of disability, national population studies of trends in disability, and randomized controlled trials of risk factor reduction with life-style-based “healthy aging” interventions.
From the perspective of this influential and broadly cited paradigm, we review its current history, the development of a theoretical structure for healthy aging, and the challenges to develop coherent health policies directed at reduction in morbidity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fries, James F.& Bruce, Bonnie& Chakravarty, Eliza F.. 2011. Compression of Morbidity 1980–2011 : A Focused Review of Paradigms and Progress. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fries, James F.…[et al.]. Compression of Morbidity 1980–2011 : A Focused Review of Paradigms and Progress. Journal of Aging Research No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Fries, James F.& Bruce, Bonnie& Chakravarty, Eliza F.. Compression of Morbidity 1980–2011 : A Focused Review of Paradigms and Progress. Journal of Aging Research. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458387
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-458387