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Multimorbidity in South Africa: Is the health system ready?
- Source :
- Journal of Multimorbidity & Comorbidity; 6/17/2023, p1-10, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Multimorbidity is likely to be a significant contributor to ill health and inequality in South Africa and yet has been largely overlooked. Purpose: This paper focuses on the findings of a recent large study that highlighted emerging issues - namely (i) the high levels of multimorbidity among three key groups - older adults, women, and the wealthy; (ii) discordant and concordant disease clusters among the multimorbid. Research Design: Narrative. Study Sample and Data Collection: Not applicable. Results: We discuss the implications of each emerging issue for health systems policy and practice. Conclusion: Although key policies are identified, many of these policies are not implemented and are therefore not part of routine practice, leaving much space for improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 26335565
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Multimorbidity & Comorbidity
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164375147
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/26335565231182483