The general pattern of findings in this study indicates that while death has been postponed in this socioeconomically advantaged population, the prevalence of disease and disability has not. If true, this implies that residents of an affluent community can spend a longer rather than shorter period of their late life in a state of infirmity and in need of medical care. This appears to be especially true for women.
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