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I agree. Mortality is a one-trick-pony, and there are other metrics that can measure quality of life that are better

> there are other metrics that can measure quality of life that are better

Yes but are there other metrics that can better measure quality of life that are uncorrelated with mortality?

Why do they need to be uncorrelated? Hell, grip strength is probably a better DV here, if you care about general physical wellness.