Multimorbidity trends in Catalonia, 2010-21: a population-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With rising longevity, multimorbidity is an increasingly important challenge for healthcare systems. We describe trends in the prevalence and incidence of multimorbidity across socioeconomic groups in Catalonia.

Methods

We use a random sample of 1 551 126 individuals (22% of the Catalan population, for whom we have the complete primary care health records) and follow them from 2010 until 2021. We document the age- and sex-specific prevalence and incidence of multimorbidity stratifying by income groups and birth cohorts. Logistic regression models are used to estimate the association between multimorbidity and mortality.

Results

Between 2010 and 2021, the prevalence of multimorbidity, higher among women, has increased for both sexes and all cohorts in our an

SUBMITTER: Permanyer I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12758007 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature