The compression of morbidity hypothesis states that among Western countries
A) the age of onset of chronic disability is being delayed, thereby shortening the amount of time between being ill or disabled, and dying
B) the age of onset of chronic disability is being delayed, thereby increasing the amount of time between being ill or disabled, and dying
C) the age of onset of chronic disability is occurring earlier, thereby shortening the amount of time between being ill or disabled, and dying
D) the age of onset of chronic disability is occurring earlier, thereby increasing the amount of time between being ill or disabled, and dying
E) the age of onset of chronic disability is staying the same, thus having no effect on the number of dependent years before dying

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The compression of morbidity hypothesis suggests that the onset of chronic disability is being delayed, which results in a shorter period of illness or disability before death, aiming for a healthier, more active life until closer to the end.

The Compression of Morbidity Hypothesis States That Among Western Countries