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Rethinking Aging: Disease, Process, or Beyond?
science1 year ago

Rethinking Aging: Disease, Process, or Beyond?

A survey of aging research experts reveals significant disagreements on fundamental questions about aging, such as its definition, onset, and whether it is a disease. While some view aging as a demographic increase in mortality or a lifelong process, others see it as a developmental stage or pathological decline. Despite the lack of consensus, there is agreement that aging is a process and inherently harmful, highlighting the need for clearer foundational definitions to advance research in the field.