Abstract Background African American (AA) men battling multiple morbidities are tasked with
managing the components of each condition and are at greater risk for adverse outcomes …

Objectives The global prevalence of multimorbidity is increasing as the population ages. As
individuals get older, they are likely to develop multiple chronic conditions, and nearly two …

Objectives: There is an increasing amount of research on Health-Related Quality of Life
(HRQoL) among older adults in the US However, under-resourced and underserved African …

This study examined the relationships among comorbid conditions, symptom stress,
depression, functional status and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in low-income older …

As individuals age, they witness a decline in physical health and functional capacities. The
presence of one or more chronic illnesses challenges their quality of life and general well …

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to suggest a new approach to identifying patterns of
comorbidity and multimorbidity. Design and Methods: A random sample of 1,039 rural …

Black men exhibit the highest mortality rate and the worse health profile compared to other
racial/ethnic groups of men (Kochanek, Murphy, Xu, & Tejada-Vera, 2016; Thorpe, Duru, & …

Objectives. This research examines intra-and interpersonal differences in multiple chronic
conditions reported by Americans aged 51 and older for a period up to 11 years. It focuses …

Background: The association between age and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is still
under debate. While some research shows older age is associated with better HRQoL, other …

Comorbidity is a growing challenge and the older adult population is most at risk of
developing comorbid conditions. Comorbidity is associated with increased risk of mortality …