Categories of Aging-Related Chronic Diseases Used to Construct the CDI
| Category | Specific Disorder |
|---|---|
| Cancer | |
| Cardiovascular diseases | Heart attack, heart failure, stroke |
| Diabetes | |
| Digestive system diseases | Ulcerative colitis, gallstones, hepatitis |
| Chronic fatigue syndrome | |
| Kidney and bladder diseases | Kidney stones, renal failure |
| Musculoskeletal conditions | Arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, repetitive strain injury |
| Neurological disorders | Dementia, Parkinson’s disease |
| Respiratory diseases | Emphysema or chronic bronchitis |
Notes: This table presents the 19 aging-related chronic diseases in Lifelines, based on self-reported information. These diseases are included according to the chronic disease questionnaire and the data availability in Lifelines. Cancer includes all types of cancers, and diabetes refers to both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.