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	'''Chronic inflammation''', often referred to as '''inflammaging''', is recognized as a significant hallmark of aging. It is characterized by a low-grade, chronic, systemic inflammation that persists throughout the aging process. Unlike acute inflammation, which is a necessary and beneficial process for fighting infections and healing injuries, chronic inflammation can have detrimental effects over time, contributing to the pathogenesis of various age-related diseases.		'''Chronic inflammation''', often referred to as '''inflammaging''', is recognized as a significant hallmark of aging. It is characterized by a low-grade, chronic, systemic inflammation that persists throughout the aging process. Unlike acute inflammation, which is a necessary and beneficial process for fighting infections and healing injuries, chronic inflammation can have detrimental effects over time, contributing to the pathogenesis of various age-related diseases.