Socioeconomic inequalities in the prevalence of complex multimorbidity in a Norwegian population: findings from the cross-sectional HUNT Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Multimorbidity, the co-occurrence of multiple long-term conditions, is common and increasing. Definitions and assessment methods vary, yielding differences in estimates of prevalence and multimorbidity severity. Sociodemographic characteristics are associated with complicating factors of multimorbidity. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of complex multimorbidity by sex and occupational groups throughout adulthood.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

The third total county survey of The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT), 2006-2008, Norway.

Participants

Individuals aged 25-100 years with classifiable occupational data and complete questionnaires and measurements.

Outcome measure

Complex multimorbidity defined as 'the co-occurrence of thr

SUBMITTER: Vinjerui KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7299021 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature