Multimorbidity: the case for prevention. Issue 3 (5th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Head, Anna; Fleming, Kate; Kypridemos, Chris; Pearson-Stuttard, Jonathan; O'Flaherty, Martin
• Is Part Of: Journal of epidemiology and community health. Volume 75:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 242
• Page End: 244
• Publication Date: 2020-10-05
• Subjects: Public health -- Prevention -- Epidemiology of chronic diseases; Public health -- Periodicals; Epidemiology -- Periodicals; 614.4
• DOI: 10.1136/jech-2020-214301
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-005X

Abstract

Abstract : Multimorbidity is of increasing concern for healthcare systems globally, particularly in the context of ageing population structures, such as in the European Union and the UK. Although there is growing attention on developing strategies to manage the health and healthcare burden of older patients with multimorbidity, little research or policy focus has been placed on how to best prevent the development of multimorbidity in future generations. In this research agenda piece, we argue for a shift from a sole focus on the management of multimorbidity in old age to a multimorbidity agenda that considers prevention and management throughout the life-course.