Forbes iconForbesSep 1, 2026

Patients Are Getting Sicker At Younger Ages, And It May Not Slow Down

Rates of sickness and chronic illness are rising globally.

Patients Are Getting Sicker At Younger Ages, And It May Not Slow Down

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