Multimorbidity of cardiometabolic diseases: a cross-sectional study of patterns, clusters and associated risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa.
Peter O OtienoGershim AsikiFrederick WekesahCalistus WilundaRichard E SanyaWelcome WamiCharles AgyemangPublished in: BMJ open (2023)
Our findings show that cardiometabolic multimorbidity and lifestyle risk factors cluster in distinct patterns with a disproportionate burden among women, middle-aged, persons in high socioeconomic positions, and those with sedentary lifestyles and obesity. These results provide insights for health systems response in SSA to focus on these clusters as potential targets for integrated care.
Keyphrases
- risk factors
- physical activity
- middle aged
- metabolic syndrome
- weight loss
- healthcare
- insulin resistance
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- type diabetes
- palliative care
- cardiovascular disease
- quality improvement
- pain management
- pregnancy outcomes
- weight gain
- high fat diet induced
- human health
- risk assessment
- adipose tissue
- chronic pain