Uncovering multimorbidity patterns linked to disability in aging populations: A machine learning analysis.

Journal: Geriatrics & gerontology international
Published Date: Jul 25, 2025

Abstract

AIM: Multimorbidity and disability are prevalent in older adults, yet the relationship between specific multimorbidity patterns and disability is poorly understood. This study aimed to identify clinically significant multimorbidity patterns in older adults and assess their impact on disability levels.

Authors

  • Zhijun He
    Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renmin Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, 442000, People's Republic of China. 27713491@qq.com.
  • Xingtong Pei
    School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China.
  • Xiaofeng Li
    Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200233, China.
  • Yang Zhao
    The George Institute for Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
  • Mingming Xu
    Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Peking, University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.

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