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Area of Science:

  • Public Health and Epidemiology
  • Gerontology
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Multimorbidity (co-occurrence of multiple diseases) is a growing public health concern, especially with an aging population.
  • Multimorbidity compression theory posits that the onset of chronic diseases is delayed more than life expectancy increases, shortening the period of ill health.
  • Existing research often neglects the cumulative impact of multiple diseases when examining multimorbidity trends.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the phenomenon of multimorbidity compression in Italy.
  • To analyze the relationship between multimorbidity and socioeconomic factors.
  • To assess the impact of healthcare improvements on the duration of ill health.

Main Methods:

  • Multimorbidity was defined as a latent variable using disability weights from the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) project.
  • A mixed-mixture model was employed to analyze the nonlinear relationship between multimorbidity and socioeconomic traits, addressing zero inflation and spatial variability in Italy.
  • Twelve years of data from the PASSI surveillance system were utilized to examine multimorbidity compression.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests multimorbidity compression is occurring in Italy, with severe multimorbidities concentrating later in life.
  • This indicates a positive influence of healthcare advancements on the quality of life.
  • The observed multimorbidity compression phenomenon was present in both socially advantaged and disadvantaged subpopulations.

Conclusions:

  • Multimorbidity compression is a tangible phenomenon in Italy, signifying a potential public health success.
  • Healthcare improvements appear to be effectively delaying the onset of multiple chronic conditions, extending healthspan.
  • The benefits of multimorbidity compression are accessible across diverse socioeconomic strata, suggesting equitable impacts of health policies.