Towards a new perspective: Exploring the variability of conditional risk factors for multimorbidity susceptibility among older adults in India
This study offers a comprehensive analysis of multimorbidity among older adults in India, revealing a risk burden driven by aging, poor childhood health, and socioeconomic disparities. By using an inclusive morbidity framework and CART modeling, it underscores the multifactorial nature of multimorbidity and highlights key interconnected determinants for future policy interventions.
Authors
- Suryakant Yadav (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1579-9524)
- Ajay Kumar
Institutions
- International Institute for Population Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0323890
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35