 Reliability theory of aging and longevity

Reliability theory of aging and longevity is a conceptual framework that applies principles from engineering reliability analysis to the biological processes of aging and lifespan. This approach treats the human body (and other living organisms) as a complex system composed of many components that can fail over time. It draws on the idea that just as machines have a certain probability of failure based on their design, materials, and use, biological organisms also exhibit rates of decline and failure over their lifetime.