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Time Trends in Prevalence of Chronic Diseases and Multimorbidity Not Only due to Aging: Data from General Practices and Health Surveys

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  • Sandra H van Oostrom
  • Ronald Gijsen
  • Irina Stirbu
  • Joke C Korevaar
  • Francois G Schellevis
  • H Susan J Picavet
  • Nancy Hoeymans

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Introduction: Chronic diseases and multimorbidity are common and expected to rise over the coming years. The objective of this study is to examine the time trend in the prevalence of chronic diseases and multimorbidity over the period 2001 till 2011 in the Netherlands, and the extent to which this can be ascribed to the aging of the population. Methods: Monitoring study, using two data sources: 1) medical records of patients listed in a nationally representative network of general practices over the period 2002–2011, and 2) national health interview surveys over the period 2001–2011. Regression models were used to study trends in the prevalence-rates over time, with and without standardization for age. Results: An increase from 34.9% to 41.8% (p

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  • Sandra H van Oostrom & Ronald Gijsen & Irina Stirbu & Joke C Korevaar & Francois G Schellevis & H Susan J Picavet & Nancy Hoeymans, 2016. "Time Trends in Prevalence of Chronic Diseases and Multimorbidity Not Only due to Aging: Data from General Practices and Health Surveys," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 11(8), pages 1-14, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0160264
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0160264
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