Age-specific Multimorbidity Patterns and Burden on All-Cause Mortality and Public Direct Medical Expenditure: A Retrospective Cohort Study

• Main Authors: Sabrina Nan Hong (Author), Francisco Tsz Tsun Lai (Author), Boyuan Wang (Author), Edmond Pui Hang Choi (Author), Ian Chi Kei Wong (Author), Cindy Lo Kuen Lam (Author), Eric Yuk Fai Wan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Springer, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective To evaluate age-specific multimorbidity patterns and morbidity burden on mortality and healthcare expenditure across age groups. Patients and Methods Retrospective observational study between January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2017 using electronic health records in Hong Kong: Indivi...