Multimorbidity of non-communicable diseases in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Multimorbidity is a major public health challenge, with a rising prevalence in low/middle-income countries (LMICs). This review aims to systematically synthesise evidence on the prevalence, patterns and factors associated with multimorbidity of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among adults residing in LMICs.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of articles reporting prevalence, determinants, patterns of multimorbidity of NCDs among adults aged >18 years in LMICs. For the PROSPERO registered review, we searched PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane libraries for articles published from 2009 till 30 May 2020. Studies were included if they reported original research on multimorbidity of NCDs among adults in LMICs.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Asogwa OA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8785179 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature