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Association between multimorbidity and capacity impairment in the adult population of Chile: findings of the National Health Survey 2016-2017.

Pamela Seron, Raúl Valenzuela-Suazo, Maria J Oliveros, Camilo Morales, Constanza Ulloa, Álvaro Sanhueza, Ximena Neculhueque

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Pamela Seron *Departamento de Ciencias de la Rehabilitación, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0190-8988
Raúl Valenzuela-Suazo *Gobierno de Chile Ministerio de Salud, Santiago, Chile.
Maria J Oliveros *Departamento de Ciencias de la Rehabilitación, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
Camilo MoralesDepartment of Therapeutical Protocols, Catholic University of Temuco, Temuco, Chile.
Constanza UlloaDepartamento de Ciencias de la Rehabilitación, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
Álvaro SanhuezaServicio de Kinesiología, Consultorio Miraflores, Temuco, Chile.
Ximena NeculhuequeGobierno de Chile Ministerio de Salud, Santiago, Chile ximena.neculhueque@minsal.cl.

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Abstract

objectiveThis study aims to assess the association of multimorbidity with capacity impairment in the Chilean population.

designCross-sectional study.

settingWe analysed data from the National Health Survey performed in Chile in 2016 and 2017.

participantsPersons aged 15 years and over were selected using a random, stratified and multistage sampling by clusters in all 15 geographical regions of the country. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOMES: We consider the WHO's definition of multimorbidity as the coexistence of two or more chronic conditions in the same person. For capacity impairment, the survey included 24 items in eight dimensions that represent functioning as a reflection of the overall health experience perceived by an individual with a health condition and interacting with the environment.

resultsThe 2016-2017 ENS (

conclusionMultimorbidity is associated with impaired capacity in the adult population in Chile, and these public health problems are present at early ages and have a greater impact on women.

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MultimorbidityAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChileChronic DiseaseCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth SurveysHumansMaleMiddle AgedYoung AdultCross-Sectional StudiesDisabled PersonsHealth SurveysMultimorbidityREHABILITATION MEDICINE

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