A Sex- and Gender-Based Approach to Chronic Conditions in Central Catalonia (Spain): A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Chronic conditions affect nearly half the population in Bages-Moianès, with higher prevalence in women and older adults. Sex influences the types of chronic diseases individuals develop.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Services Research
Background
- Rising global chronic conditions strain health systems and impact quality of life.
- Sex- and gender-based approaches are underrepresented in chronic disease research.
- Understanding demographic variations in chronic conditions is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To determine the prevalence of chronic conditions in the Bages-Moianès region.
- To analyze the associations between chronic conditions, sex, and age.
- To highlight the need for sex- and gender-informed strategies in chronic disease management.
Main Methods
- Cross-sectional study utilizing data from 163,024 individuals in Catalan Health Institute primary care settings (2018-2021).
- Analysis of 26 chronic conditions (grouped into 7 typologies), sex, and age as key variables.
- Statistical analysis to identify prevalence and associations.
Main Results
- 46.6% of the population (75,936 individuals) had at least one chronic condition.
- Prevalence was higher in women and older individuals.
- Men showed higher likelihoods for cardiovascular, neurodevelopmental, and metabolic diseases, but lower for neurodegenerative diseases, chronic pain, and mental health disorders.
Conclusions
- Chronic conditions are highly prevalent in the Bages-Moianès region, with significant variations by condition type, sex, and age.
- Age is positively associated with most chronic conditions, with exceptions for respiratory and mental health disorders.
- Integrating sex and gender perspectives into health systems and research is vital for addressing the differential impact of chronic diseases.
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