Introduction Multimorbidity is a health issue of increasing importance worldwide, and is likely
to become particularly problematic in low-income countries (LICs) as they undergo …

Objectives To assess the prevalence and distribution patterns of multimorbidity among
urban older adults in Burkina Faso. Methods Cross‐sectional study among community …

Objectives To determine the prevalence of multimorbidity, to identify which chronic
conditions cluster together and to identify factors associated with a greater risk for …

Objectives To review prevalence studies of multimorbidity in South Africa to identify
prevalence estimates, common disease clusters and factors associated with multimorbidity …

Background: In the era of double burden of infectious and non-communicable diseases in
sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of multimorbidity is likely to be common. However, there is …

Introduction The rapid ageing of populations around the world is accompanied by increasing
prevalence of multimorbidity. This study is one of the first to present the prevalence of …

Background Multimorbidity is clearly a major challenge for healthcare systems. However,
currently, its magnitude and impact on healthcare expenditures is still not well known. The …

Multimorbidity is a global research priority, yet relatively little is known about it in low and
middle income countries. South Africa has the largest burden of HIV worldwide but also has …

Background: Evidence suggests that higher multi-morbidity rates among people with low
socioeconomic status produces and maintains poverty. Our research explores the …

Introduction Multimorbidity is a growing concern worldwide, with approximately 1 in 4 adults
affected. Most of the evidence on multimorbidity, its prevalence and effects, comes from high …