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Deep learning-based prediction of one-year mortality in Finland is an accurate but unfair aging marker.

Nature aging·July 1, 2024·PMID 38914859

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Short-term mortality prediction can serve as a population-level marker of biological aging and frailty, potentially guiding preventive interventions. The identified fairness issues are critical for pain specialists considering risk-stratification tools, as biased algorithms could exacerbate disparities in pain management and access to care.

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