Prevalence and correlates of multimorbidity among adults in Botswana: A cross-sectional study.
Mpho KeetileKannan NavaneethamGobopamang LetamoPublished in: PloS one (2020)
Multimorbidity was found to be more prevalent among women, alcohol consumers and overweight/obese people. There is need to strengthen interventions encouraging healthy lifestyles such as non-consumption of alcohol, physical activity and healthy diets. Moreover, there is need for a holistic approach of health care services to meet the needs of those suffering from multimorbidity.
Keyphrases
- physical activity
- healthcare
- weight loss
- risk factors
- alcohol consumption
- adipose tissue
- body mass index
- primary care
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- metabolic syndrome
- type diabetes
- mental health
- sleep quality
- weight gain
- affordable care act
- social media
- cervical cancer screening
- skeletal muscle
- health information
- depressive symptoms