Prevalence of Chronic Diseases and Patterns of Multimorbidity Among Older Adults in Zhejiang, China: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Utilizing Electronic Health Records.

IF 2 3区社会学 Q2 GERONTOLOGY

Journal of Aging & Social Policy Pub Date : 2025-03-24 DOI:10.1080/08959420.2025.2475267

Yanrong Zhao, Tianxiang Lin, Xuewen Jiang, Qing Yang, Wei Wang, Le Xu, Xinyi Wang, Yinwei Qiu

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China has implemented national essential public health services (NEPHS) to strengthen its primary health care system. These services are continuously adjusted in accordance with factors such as public health service requirements. Previous research has indicated significant variability in the prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity. This study utilizes the Electronic Health Records in 2021 (N = 4,045,684) to describe the prevalence of major chronic diseases and explore common patterns of multimorbidity among older adults in Zhejiang, China. Results show that the prevalence of multimorbidity was 36.04%, with the most common pattern of multimorbidity being hypertension and dyslipidemia (12.66%), followed by hypertension and diabetes (5.46%), and hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes (3.95%). The NEPHS should consider embracing the strategic management framework of the Guided Care Model, shifting the focus from a purely disease-oriented to a more holistic patient-oriented model.

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Journal of Aging & Social Policy GERONTOLOGY-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Aging & Social Policy offers a platform for insightful contributions from an international and interdisciplinary group of policy analysts and scholars. It provides an in-depth examination and analysis of critical phenomena that impact aging and the development and implementation of programs for the elderly from a global perspective, with a broad scope that encompasses not only the United States but also regions including Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Latin America, Asia, and the Asia-Pacific rim. The journal regularly addresses a wide array of issues such as long-term services and supports, home- and community-based care, nursing-home care, assisted living, long-term care financing, financial security, employment and training, public and private pension coverage, housing, transportation, health care access, financing, and quality, family dynamics, and retirement. These topics are of significant importance to the field of aging and social policy, reflecting the journal's commitment to presenting a comprehensive view of the challenges and solutions related to aging populations around the world.