The impact of chronic multimorbidity and disability on functional decline and survival in elderly persons. A community‐based, longitudinal study

2008359 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Alessandra Marengoni · Karolinska Institutet

Laura Fratiglioni · Stockholm Gerontology Research Center Foundation

Abstract

In the elderly subjects, chronic disability rather than multimorbidity emerged as the strongest negative prognostic factor for functionality and survival.

Topics & Keywords

Chronic Disease Management Strategies Frailty in Older Adults Health disparities and outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Internal Medicine

Volume 265, Issue 2, pp. 288-295

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2796.2008.02017.x

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