Is old age an illness? Costa Rica said no

Inspired by Costa Rica’s stance at the head of a group of countries that opposed the inclusion of “old age” on a list of diseases by the World Health Organization. This column was published as part of our 2022 February edition, “Long Live CR!.” Our weekly Media Naranja column tells short love stories with a Costa Rican twist. We’re El Colectivo 506, a women-led, independent news organization focused on solutions journalism and rural Costa Rica. Read the original story here: https://elcolectivo506.com/is-old-age-an-illness-costa-rica-said-no/?lang=en Subscribe to our Weekend Reader and receive the best of Costa Rica in your inbox every Saturday: https://elcolectivo506.com/subscription/?lang=en Become an Annual Member to support our work: https://elcolectivo506.com/membership/?lang=en