Multimorbidity combinations and their association with functional disabilities among Indian older adults: evidence from Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to identify the unique multimorbidity combinations (MMCs) and their associations with the functional disability of Indian older adults. Moreover, the population attributable fractions (PAFs) were calculated to assess the potential impact of additional diseases in the nested groups on disability.

Design

A cross-sectional data were analysed in this study.

Setting and participants

The present study uses data from the first wave of the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (2017-2018). The sample for the study consists of 27 753 aged 60 years and over.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The primary outcome variable was functional disability, measured by the combined activities of daily living (ADL)-instrumental activities of daily living

SUBMITTER: Kumar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9906171 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature