Age-specific associations between the number of co-morbidities, all-cause mortality and public direct medical costs in patients with type 2 diabetes: A retrospective cohort study.

Sabrina Nan HongIvy Lynn MakWeng Yee ChinEsther Yee Tak YuEmily Tsui Yee TseJulie Yun ChenCarlos King-Ho WongDavid Vai Kiong ChaoWendy Wing Sze TsuiCindy Lo Kuen LamEric Yuk Fai Wan

Published in: Diabetes, obesity & metabolism (2022)

Age-specific co-morbidity patterns were observed for patients with T2D. A greater number of co-morbidities was associated with increased mortality and healthcare costs, with stronger relationships observed among younger patients.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
mental health
cardiovascular events
emergency department
risk factors
coronary artery disease
patient reported outcomes
patient reported
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