India, Nov. 17 -- Aging is a natural part of life. It happens to everyone and shapes our experiences, our identities, and our growth. But in recent years, some experts have argued that aging should be officially declared a disease. They say this would help develop new treatments, encourage more research, and make health systems take age-related issues more seriously. But there are good reasons why aging should not be called a disease and why doing so could do more harm than good.

In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) added a category called "old age" to its International Classification of Diseases. Many people were outraged and called it ageist and harmful. They said simply being older is not the same as being sick. After public b...