The extent and burden of high multimorbidity on older adults in the US: a descriptive analysis of Medicare beneficiaries
The development and progression of multimorbidity in old age is influenced by many factors. Higher levels of multimorbidity are associated with sociodemographic characteristics, suggesting possible mitigation strategies.
Authors
- Michelle Bobo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6310-5593)
- Jason T. Newsom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8353-7468)
- David A Dorr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2318-7261)
- Heather Allore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7685-8175)
- Corey Nagel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3725-500X)
- Anda Botoseneanu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0628-5820)
- Ana Quiñones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6554-7734)
- Sheila Markwardt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4929-4359)
Institutions
- Portland State University (US)
- Oregon Health & Science University (US)
- Yale University (US)
- University of Michigan–Dearborn (US)
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05329-y
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.09