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Why do we die from old age? what happens to the body?
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Many possible causes: See: http://www.cdc.gov/injury/images/lc-charts/10lc---by-age-group-2006-7_6_09-a.pdf This graph will provide top causes of death for age 65 and above.
Answered 5/5/2015
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Natural process: for the body to age. Over time, the organs of the body wear out and begin to fail. The good news is that people do live longer now than in the past. This is thought to be due to a combination of improved nutrition, public health, and medical advances.
Answered 5/5/2015
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