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Title: Americans Aging With Disabilities Are More Likely to Have Multiple Chronic Conditions

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2022

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ISSN: 1044-2073

DOI: 10.1177/10442073221107079

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Abstract: Using data from the 2010 to 2017 National Health Interview survey, bivariate and multivariate regression analyses were utilized to estimate the percentage and odds of having multiple chronic conditions (two or more, three or more) among U.S. adults ages 65 and over with and without disabilities, controlling for sociodemographic factors and presence of psychological distress. Older adults with and without disabilities in the United States most frequently reported having hypertension, arthritis, and diabetes. Regression results indicate that older adults with disabilities are significantly more likely to experience two or more and three or more chronic conditions than older adults without disabilities, controlling for sociodemographic factors and health behaviors. These findings highlight a need for improvement in coordinated care that considers both disability and multiple chronic conditions in the management of patient health to support well-being in aging.

Url: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10442073221107079

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Authors: Brucker, Debra L.; Lauer, Eric; Boege, Sarah

Periodical (Full): Journal of Disability Policy Studies

Issue: 1

Volume: 34

Pages: 52-60

Data Collections: IPUMS Health Surveys - NHIS

Topics: Aging and Retirement, Health

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