Epidemiology of multimorbidity in conditions of extreme poverty: a population-based study of older adults in rural Burkina Faso

摘要

Multimorbidity is a health issue of increasing importance worldwide, and is likely to become particularly problematic in low-income countries (LICs) as they undergo economic, demographic and epidemiological transitions. Knowledge of the burden and consequences of multimorbidity in LICs is needed to inform appropriate interventions.