How different combinations of comorbidities affect healthcare use by elderly patients with obstructive lung disease
Abstract Previous research had shown the number of comorbidities is a major factor influencing the burden of care for elderly patients with obstructive lung disease (OLD). This retrospective cohort study on a large population of elderly patients (age > 65 years) with OLD in northern Italy measure...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-05-01
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Series: | npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41533-021-00242-y |