Postponing the onset of chronic or debilitating disease in an older population is termed:

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Compression of morbidity is the term used to describe the delay or postponement of the onset of chronic or debilitating disease in an aging population. The goal is to extend the years of independent living and improve the quality of life in old age, while minimizing the burden of disability and illness. The other options are not accurate descriptions of this concept.

Postponing the Onset of Chronic or Debilitating Disease in an Older