Journal of Family Medicine and Health Care
Prevalence and Predictors of Multimorbidity Among Older Adults Attending the General Outpatient Clinic of Federal Teaching Hospital Birnin-Kebbi
Multimorbidity is an emerging public health challenge associated with poor health outcomes, increased healthcare utilization, and rising healthcare costs, particularly among older adults. Despite its growing burden, evidence on multimorbidity among older adults in Northwestern Nigeria remains limited. This study determined the prevalence and predictors of multimorbidity among older adults attending the General Outpatient Clinic of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria. A hospital-based cross-sectiona …