Prevalence and patterns of multi-morbidity in the productive age group of 30-69 years: A cross-sectional study in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.

Wellcome Open Research
Rohini C, Panniyammakal Jeemon

Abstract

Background: Multi-morbidity is the coexistence of multiple chronic conditions in individuals. With advancing epidemiological and demographic transitions, the burden of multi-morbidity is expected to increase India. Methods: A cross-sectional representative survey was conducted among 410 participants aged 30-69 years in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala to assess the prevalence of multi-morbidity. A multi-stage cluster sampling method was employed to identify households for the survey. We interviewed all eligible participants in the selected households. A structured interview schedule was used to assess socio-demographic variables, behavioral risk factors and prevailing clinical conditions. We used the PHQ-9 questionnaire for depression screening. Further, we conducted active measurements of both blood sugar and blood pressure. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify variables associated with multi-morbidity. Results: Overall, the prevalence of multi-morbidity was 45.4% (95% CI: 40.5-50.3%). Nearly a quarter of the study participants (25.4%) reported only one chronic condition (21.3-29.9%). Further, 30.7% (26.3-35.5), 10.7% (7.9-14.2), 3.7% (2.1-6.0) and 0.2% reported two, three, four and five chronic conditions, respect...Continue Reading

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