{
  "abstract": "Background Multimorbidity, the coexistence of two or more chronic non-communicable diseases, poses a significant health challenge in India, particularly among older adults. Factors such as population ageing, lifestyle changes and urbanisation have led to an increasing burden of chronic diseases.Methods Data from the Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health Wave 2, which surveyed 11 818 individuals in India, were utilised, focusing on those aged 50 and above. The analysis included 7118 participants after excluding those with missing or incorrect data. The prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity were assessed by examining the co-occurrence of eight chronic conditions: arthritis, stroke, angina, diabetes, chronic lung disease, asthma, depression and hypertension. Statistical analysis was performed using STATA software to determine the frequency and chronicity of these conditions.Results The prevalence of multimorbidity was 45.14%, with hypertension (22%) and arthritis (19%) being the most common conditions. Hypertension also showed the highest chronicity, often being the first diagnosed condition. Significant patterns of dyads and triads were identified, with hypertension frequently co-occurring with other chronic conditions.Discussion This study provides a comprehensive analysis of multimorbidity among older adults in India, revealing a high prevalence of conditions like hypertension and arthritis. The findings highlight the substantial burden of multimorbidity, with significant implications for healthcare management. The study underscores the need for integrated, patient-centred care models to manage multimorbidity effectively. These insights are crucial for developing targeted interventions and health policies aimed at improving care coordination and outcomes for individuals with multiple chronic conditions in India.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Indian Council of Medical Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India"
      ],
      "name": "Ananya Anurakta Pattanaik"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Indian Council of Medical Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India",
        "Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aligarh Muslim University Faculty of Medicine, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India"
      ],
      "name": "Rikat ul ain Hashmi"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Indian Council of Medical Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India"
      ],
      "name": "Rutuparna Sibani Dandsena"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Indian Council of Medical Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India"
      ],
      "name": "Smiteerekha Sahoo"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Indian Council of Medical Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India"
      ],
      "name": "Priyanka Verma"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Indian Council of Medical Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India"
      ],
      "name": "Shishirendu Ghosal"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Indian Council of Medical Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India"
      ],
      "name": "Sushmita Kerketta"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Indian Council of Medical Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India"
      ],
      "name": "Srikanta Kanungo"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Indian Council of Medical Research, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India",
        "ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi, India"
      ],
      "name": "Sanghamitra Pati"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Multimorbidity in India: an analysis of prevalence and patterns of chronicity of diseases among older adults using Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE) Wave 2",
  "uid": "8739a65e-6c17-52ed-b34f-1c60528036ef"
}