Deconstructing Complex Multimorbidity in the Very Old: Findings from the Newcastle 85+ Study
Objectives. To examine the extent and complexity of the morbidity burden in 85-year-olds; identify patterns within multimorbidity; and explore associations with medication and healthcare use. Participants. 710 men and women; mean (SD) age 85.5 (0.4) years. Methods. Data on 20 chronic conditions (dis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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| Series: | BioMed Research International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8745670 |