Multimorbidity and mortality thereof, among non-western refugees and family reunification immigrants in Denmark – a register based cohort study

Abstract Background The prevalence of multimorbidity, defined by having two or more chronic diseases, is increasing in many Western countries. Simultaneously, the migrant population in Western countries has increased, making up a growing proportion of European populations. This study aims i) to dete...

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Main Authors: Nasim Taleshan, Jorgen Holm Petersen, Michaela Louise Schioetz, Helle Gybel Juul-Larsen, Marie Norredam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5785-y