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I've heard ppl dying of old age. what does this mean? the body doesn't say "im old. time to die" what is the medical cause of death when u die from age?
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Organ failure: The cause of death is usually multiple organ failure. It usually is documented as "cardio- pulmonic arrest" which indicates the heart and lungs stopped. With advanced age, organs become weaker and eventually fail. Much can be down to slow this process, but as of today the aging process cannot be stopped.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Tried long answer : Before, but now will quote seneca "deathis sometimes a punishment, for others it is a gift ; for a few it comes as a favor"- in"old" age heart ;/or multi system failure are frequent cause!
Answered 12/18/2013
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