A novel comorbidity index in Italy based on diseases detected by the surveillance system PASSI and the Global Burden of Diseases disability weights

Abstract Background Understanding comorbidity and its burden characteristics is essential for policymakers and healthcare providers to allocate resources accordingly. However, several definitions of comorbidity burden can be found in the literature. The main reason for these differences lies in the...

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Main Authors: Angela Andreella, Lorenzo Monasta, Stefano Campostrini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Population Health Metrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12963-023-00317-7