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social science subjects > health and social care > human body parts > cardiovascular system
... > social science subjects > health and social care > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > physical status > cardiovascular system
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > physical status > cardiovascular system
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > biology > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > physical status > cardiovascular system
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > physical status > cardiovascular system

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cardiovascular system  

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  • Aging is the sum of the deteriorative and compensatory changes during postmaturational life, resulting in increased vulnerability. Aging does not produce disease but rather increases susceptibility to disease. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Cardiovascular System]

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