Prevalence and factors associated with cardiometabolic multimorbidity: a cross-sectional study in older adults of the first Brazilian hypertension registry
Cross-sectional study finds 8.9% prevalence of cardiometabolic multimorbidity in older adults, indicating higher rates among males and those with dyslipidaemia.
Key Points
The prevalence of cardiometabolic multimorbidity was found to be 8.9% in older adults with hypertension.
Diabetes mellitus was the most common single condition, affecting 32.7% of participants in the study.
The study revealed significant associations between cardiometabolic multimorbidity and factors like dyslipidaemia and obesity.
Findings highlight the need for comprehensive management strategies to address cardiometabolic health in older populations.