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Prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity in Australia

Helena Britt, Christopher Harrison, Graeme Miller, Stephanie Knox

The Medical Journal of Australia · 2008 · 391 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

This study provides the first insight into prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity in Australia. Knowledge of the common combinations of multimorbidity may help in planning the health services needed in the future by an ageing population with an increasing burden of multimorbidity.

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