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Morbidity Compression

Meaning

Morbidity Compression is a clinical and public health objective aimed at reducing the time span between the onset of chronic disease or significant disability and the time of death, effectively ensuring that the maximum proportion of an individual’s lifespan is spent in a state of robust health. This strategy prioritizes maximizing healthspan over merely extending lifespan, focusing on interventions that delay the onset of age-related pathology and functional decline. Successful morbidity compression is the ultimate metric of successful longevity and preventative medicine, reflecting high-quality, sustained biological function. It is a core goal in personalized hormonal health.