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Małgorzata Chlabicz1,2, Jacek Jamiołkowski1, Paweł Sowa1
1Department of Population Medicine and Lifestyle Diseases Prevention, Medical University of Bialystok, 15-269 Bialystok, Poland.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|September 28, 2023
Summary
Multimorbidity, defined as multiple physical diseases, is highly prevalent in Poland
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Gerontology
Background:
- Multimorbidity prevalence varies globally across demographics.
- Understanding these patterns is crucial for targeted healthcare interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence of multimorbidity in the urban Polish population.
- To analyze multimorbidity patterns stratified by sex, age, education, and professional activity.
Main Methods:
- Population-based study involving 1612 individuals aged 20-80 years.
- Identified 67 chronic conditions through self-report and examinations.
- Stratified analysis by demographic and socioeconomic factors.
Main Results:
- 88.2% of individuals had at least two chronic conditions, averaging 5.25 conditions per person.
- Multimorbidity increased with age and decreased with higher education.
- Women generally had more conditions than men, except among students.
Conclusions:
- High multimorbidity prevalence in urban Poland is influenced by age, sex, education, and occupation.
- Findings can inform screening test selection and clinical practice.
- Results may impact healthcare service delivery and future study designs.
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