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Four Patterns in End-of-Life Decline?

International cohort study found physical function declined most rapidly before mortality, while socioeconomic status was associated with more favorable multidomain trajectories.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • July 21, 2026

  • 4 min

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Top Institutions in Internal Medicine

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    School of Public Health at The Second Affiliated Hospital at the Zhejiang University School of Medicine
    School of Public Health at The Second Affiliated Hospital at the Zhejiang University School of Medicine

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang

    Key Differentiators

    • Palliative Care

  • #2

    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas

    Key Differentiators

    • Oncology
    • Palliative Care

  • #3

    Barretos Cancer Hospital
    Barretos Cancer Hospital

    Barretos, São Paulo

    Key Differentiators

    • Oncology
    • Palliative Care

  • #4

    National Cancer Institute
    National Cancer Institute

    Bethesda, Maryland

    Key Differentiators

    • Cancer Research
    • Palliative Care

  • #5

    National Center for Health Statistics
    National Center for Health Statistics

    Hyattsville, Maryland

    Key Differentiators

    • Health Statistics
    • Palliative Care

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Four Patterns in End-of-Life Decline?

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • July 21, 2026

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