Multimorbidity (two or more coexisting conditions in an individual) is a growing global
challenge with substantial effects on individuals, carers and society. Multimorbidity occurs a …

Background: Multimorbidity is rising in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). However,
the evidence on its epidemiology from LMICs settings is limited and the available literature …

Objectives The objective of the present study was to estimate the proportion of older adults
with non-communicable disease (NCD) multimorbidity, its correlates and implications in …

Researchers have long been concerned about the association between depression and the
prevalence of multiple chronic diseases or multimorbidity in older persons. However, the …

While most of the studies to date demonstrate the deleterious effect of multiple chronic
diseases on COVID-19 risk and outcome, there is sparse information available on the effect …

Introduction: In India, the proportion of older population is projected to increase from 8% in
2015 to 19% in 2050 and a third of the country's population will be older adults by end of the …

Background We report the prevalence, risk factors and mortality associated with
multimorbidity in urban South Asian adults. Methods Hypertension, diabetes, heart disease …

Background Driven by the increasing life expectancy, China and India, the two most
populous countries in the world are experiencing a rising burden of multimorbidity. This …

In the present study, we aimed to identify multimorbidity patterns in a Japanese population
and investigate whether these patterns have differing effects on polypharmacy and dosage …

Background Currently, inequality in life expectancy across gender makes women outlive
men. Adult women transit towards menopause around midlife accompanied by a series of …