Burden, patterns, and impact of multimorbidity in North India: findings from a rural population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To estimate the prevalence, socio-demographic determinants, common disease combinations, and health impact of multimorbidity among a young rural population.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey among participants aged ≥30 years in rural Punjab, North India, from Jan 2019 to April 2019. Multimorbidity was defined as the coexistence of ≥two conditions using a 14-condition tool validated in India. We also calculated a multimorbidity-weighted index (MWI), which provides a weight to each disease based on its impact on physical functioning. Logistic regression was conducted to evaluate the association with sociodemographic variables, mental health (PHQ-9), physical functioning (ADL scale), and self-rated health (SRH).

Results

We analyzed data from 3213 adults [

SUBMITTER: Gupta P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9159928 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature