Trajectories of Chronic Disease and Multimorbidity Among Middle-aged and Older Patients at Community Health Centers.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Health-related consequences of multimorbidity (≥2 chronic diseases) are well documented. However, the extent and rate of accumulation of chronic diseases among US patients seeking care in safety-net clinics are not well understood. These insights are needed to enable clinicians, administrators, and policy makers to mobilize resources for prevention of disease escalations in this population.

Objectives

To identify the patterns and rate of chronic disease accumulation among middle-aged and older patients seeking care in community health centers, as well as any sociodemographic differences.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study used electronic health record data from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2019, on 725 107 adults aged 45 years or older

SUBMITTER: Quinones AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10091154 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature