Trends and inequalities in multimorbidity from 2001/2002 to 2019/2020: A population-based study in British Columbia

Articles and reports: 82-003-X202500300001
Description: Multimorbidity is the co-occurrence of two or more chronic diseases, and is a significant challenge for health care systems worldwide. There are limited data, particularly in a Canadian context, on multimorbidity prevalence and incidence. This study analyzed trends in the prevalence and incidence of multimorbidity and complex multimorbidity (five or more conditions) by sex, age, and neighbourhood income quintile in British Columbia. This study also identified the most prevalent disease combinations.
Issue Number: 2025003
Author(s): Ferris, Jennifer K.; Prangnell, Amy; Wagar, Brandon; Choi, Alex; Simkin, Jonathan; Woods, Ryan R.; Sbihi, Hind; Harder, Kari; Smolina, Kate
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25318/82-003-x202500300001-eng
Main Product: Health Reports
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