Multimorbidity
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Multimorbidity is defined as having two or more co-existing physical or mental health conditions and is associated with premature mortality, poorer quality of life, and increased healthcare use. Approximately one-third of adults in the world have multimorbidity, with many of these living in low- and middle-income countries. It is more common in older adults and its prevalence is rising among aging populations. There is a need to better characterise clusters of co-occurring diseases and identify shared mechanisms, develop evidence-based interventions and models of care, and understand the impact of multimorbidity at an individual- and societal-level.
This cross-journal Collection welcomes clinical, epidemiological, and public health research focused on multimorbidity. We welcome submissions identifying global and regional trends in multimorbidity, determinants or consequences of multimorbidity, and strategies for its prevention. We are particularly interested in research aimed at improving patient-centered care for people with multimorbidity or strengthening health systems to cope with the burden of multimorbidity.
This Collection supports and amplifies research directly related to:
SDG 3 - Good health and well-being
This Collection is open for submissions from all authors – and not by invitation only – on the condition that the manuscripts fall within the scope of the Collection and the participating journals more generally.
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