Rapidly developing multimorbidity and disability in older adults: does social background matter?

ConclusionsRapidly developing multimorbidity is a negative prognostic factor for disability. However, sociodemographic factors such as sex and social network may determine older adults’ reserves of functional ability, helping them to live independently despite rapid accumulation of chronic conditions.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Internal Medicine - February 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Amaia Calder ón‐Larrañaga, Giola Santoni, Hui Xin Wang, Anna‐Karin Welmer, Debora Rizzuto, Davide L. Vetrano, Alessandra Marengoni, Laura Fratiglioni Tags: Original Article Source Type: research