Prevalence and factors associated with multimorbidity in adults in Brazil, according to sex: a population-based cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Multimorbidity, defined as the coexistence of two or more chronic diseases in the same individual, represents a significant health challenge. However, there is limited evidence on its prevalence and associated factors in developing countries, such as Brazil, especially stratified by sex. Thus, this study aims to estimate the prevalence and analyze the factors associated with multimorbidity in Brazilian adults according to sex.

Methods

Cross-sectional population-based household survey carried out with Brazilian adults aged 18 years or older. The sampling strategy consisted of a three-stage conglomerate plan. The three stages were performed through simple random sampling. Data were collected through individual interviews. Multimorbidity was classified based on a l

SUBMITTER: Pereira CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10278573 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature