Prevalence of multimorbidity with frailty and associations with socioeconomic position in an adult population: findings from the cross-sectional HUNT Study in Norway.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore prevalences and occupational group inequalities of two measures of multimorbidity with frailty.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT), Norway, a total county population health survey, 2006-2008.

Participants

Participants older than 25 years, with complete questionnaires, measurements and occupation data were included.

Outcomes

≥2 of 51 multimorbid conditions with ≥1 of 4 frailty measures (poor health, mental illness, physical impairment or social impairment) and ≥3 of 51 multimorbid conditions with ≥2 of 4 frailty measures.

Analysis

Logistic regression models with age and occupational group were specified for each sex separately.

Results

Of 41 193 adults, 38 027 (55% female; 25-10

SUBMITTER: Vinjerui KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7299023 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature