Inequity in the distribution of non-communicable disease multimorbidity in adults in South Africa: An analysis of prevalence and patterns
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2022Author
Roomaney, Rifqah A.
van Wyk, Brian Eduard
Cois, Annibale
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The present study examined the prevalence and patterns of noncommunicable
disease multimorbidity by wealth quintile among adults in South Africa. The South African National Income Dynamics Study Wave 5 was conducted in
2017 to examine the livelihoods of individuals and households. We analysed data in people
aged 15 years and older (N = 27,042), including self-reported diagnosis of diabetes,
stroke, heart disease and anthropometric measurements. Logistic regression and latent
class analysis were used to analyse factors associated with multimorbidity and common
disease patterns.