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Recent health recovery linked to later decline in older adults
At the next assessment, estimated deterioration risk was 54.5% after recent recovery versus 34.9% with consistently favorable assessments in one of three cohorts.At the next assessment, estimated deterioration risk was 54.5% after recent recovery versus 34.9% with consistently favorable assessments in one of three cohorts.
Preprint: cohort studyPopulations
Who was studiedAdults aged 60 years or older, against adults with durable health preservation
What changedIn HRS, next-wave health deterioration risk was 54.5% after recent recovery versus 34.9% with durable preservation
The catchThe main outcome captured next-wave deterioration, not whether that decline persisted