Patterns and consequences of multimorbidity in the general population: There is no chronic disease management without rheumatic disease management
Conclusion: Our study emphasizes RMDs as a major presence in multimorbidity in the general population. All multimorbidity patterns were associated with a wide set of adverse health outcomes. Management strategies for the patient with chronic cardiometabolic, respiratory or depressive conditions should also target RMDs. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Arthritis Care and Research - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Daniela Sim ões, Fábio A. Araújo, Milton Severo, Teresa Monjardino, Ivo Cruz, Loreto Carmona, Raquel Lucas Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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