How does multimorbidity affect middle-aged adults? A cross-sectional survey in the Singapore primary healthcare setting
Abstract Background Multimorbidity is of increasing prevalence and importance. It has been associated with poorer health-related quality of life (HrQoL) especially in the elderly population. Despite substantial multimorbidity in the middle-aged population, defined as those aged between 40-64 years o...
Main Authors: | Sai Zhen Sim, Hui Li Koh, Sabrina Poay Sian Lee, Doris Yee Ling Young, Eng Sing Lee |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-09-01
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Series: | BMC Family Practice |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-020-01262-2 |
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