Prevalence and factors associated with multimorbidity in adults in Brazil, according to sex: a population-based cross-sectional survey

Prevalence and factors associated with multimorbidity in adults in Brazil, according to sex: a population-based cross-sectional survey

IntroductionMultimorbidity, defined as the coexistence of two or more chronic diseases in the same individual, represents a significant health challenge. However, there is limited evidence on its prevalence and associated factors in developing countries, such as Brazil, especially stratified by sex....

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Main Authors: Cristina Camargo Pereira, Charlise Fortunato Pedroso, Sandro Rogério Rodrigues Batista, Rafael Alves Guimarães
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
multimorbidity
multiple chronic conditions
chronic disease
risk factors
public health
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1193428/full

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