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The compression of morbidity.

J F Fries

    Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
    |July 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Global health trends suggest a compressed period of physical decline in later life, with illness becoming more sudden and inevitable. This shift impacts retirement and work programs for older individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • The international health burden is evolving, presenting both challenges and opportunities.
    • Future health trajectories are more predictable and positive than commonly perceived.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the projected changes in the international health burden over the next 25 years.
    • To explore the implications of these health trends for societal structures.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of current health trends and demographic data.
    • Projection modeling for future health status and lifespan.

    Main Results:

    • The average duration of reduced physical capacity is expected to shorten.

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  • Hospitalization needs and costs in later life are likely to decrease.
  • The period of infirmity will compress due to delayed onset and extended lifespan.

    • Conclusions:

    • End-of-life illness is predicted to become more acute, multifactorial, and resistant to medical intervention.
    • Societal planning for retirement age, employment for older adults, and support programs requires adaptation to these health shifts.