Background Knowing the prevalence of multimorbidity among adults across continents is a
crucial piece of information for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3.4, which calls for …

The present critical review was conducted to evaluate the clinimetric properties of the
Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), an assessment tool designed specifically to predict long …

Multimorbidity (two or more coexisting conditions in an individual) is a growing global
challenge with substantial effects on individuals, carers and society. Multimorbidity occurs a …

Globally, approximately one in three of all adults suffer from multiple chronic conditions
(MCCs). This review provides a comprehensive overview of the resulting epidemiological …

Background Whether a healthy lifestyle impacts longevity in the presence of multimorbidity is
unclear. We investigated the associations between healthy lifestyle and life expectancy in …

Background A systematic understanding of how multimorbidity has been constructed and
measured is unavailable. This review aimed to examine the definition and measurement of …

Background Multimorbidity, the coexistence of multiple health conditions, is a growing public
health challenge. Research and intervention development are hampered by the lack of …

Objectives: We performed a systematic review to identify, critically appraise and synthesise
the existing literature on the association between SEP and multimorbidity occurrence …

Background Multimorbidity is defined as the presence of multiple chronic conditions in the
same individual. Multimorbidity is more prevalent in older adults and can lead to several …

Background Although the definition of multimorbidity as “the simultaneous presence of two
or more chronic diseases” is well established, its operationalization is not yet agreed. This …