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Seniors' health

Seniors' health refers to the issues surrounding healthy living for older adults, and the health problems that are unique to older people.

Dr. Jeff Livingstonreviewed this

Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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