Multimorbidity patterns and mortality in older adults: Results from the KORA-Age study

Multimorbidity patterns and mortality in older adults: Results from the KORA-Age study

The coexistence of several chronic diseases is very common in older adults, making it crucial to understand multimorbidity (MM) patterns and associated mortality. We aimed to determine the prevalence of MM and common chronic disease combinations, as well as their impact on mortality in men and women...

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Main Authors: Ava Arshadipour, Barbara Thorand, Birgit Linkohr, Karl-Heinz Ladwig, Margit Heier, Annette Peters
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
chronic disease
multimorbidity
mortality
older people
sex differences
hazard ratios
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1146442/full

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