Multimorbidity in India: an analysis of prevalence and patterns of chronicity of diseases among older adults using Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) Wave 2.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multimorbidity, the coexistence of two or more chronic non-communicable diseases, poses a significant health challenge in India, particularly among older adults. Factors such as population ageing, lifestyle changes and urbanisation have led to an increasing burden of chronic diseases.

Methods

Data from the Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health Wave 2, which surveyed 11 818 individuals in India, were utilised, focusing on those aged 50 and above. The analysis included 7118 participants after excluding those with missing or incorrect data. The prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity were assessed by examining the co-occurrence of eight chronic conditions: arthritis, stroke, angina, diabetes, chronic lung disease, asthma, depression and hypertension. Statistical

SUBMITTER: Pattanaik AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506212 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature