Socioeconomic Determinants of Multimorbidity: A Population-Based Household Survey of Hong Kong Chinese.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Multimorbidity has been well researched in terms of consequences and healthcare implications. Nevertheless, its risk factors and determinants, especially in the Asian context, remain understudied. We tested the hypothesis of a negative relationship between socioeconomic status and multimorbidity, with contextually different patterns from those observed in the West.

Methods

We conducted our study in the general Hong Kong (HK) population. Data on current health conditions, health behaviours, socio-demographic and socioeconomic characteristics was obtained from HK Government's Thematic Household Survey. 25,780 individuals aged 15 or above were sampled. Binary logistic and negative binomial regression analyses were conducted to identify risk factors for presence of

SUBMITTER: Chung RY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4599799 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature