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What percentage of 65-74 year olds have 5 or more comorbidities? An in-depth analysis

According to an analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2005 and 2012, an estimated 15% of community-dwelling adults aged 65 to 74 years had a high level of multimorbidity (4-8 chronic conditions). This statistic offers a strong indication regarding what percentage of 65-74 year olds have 5 or more comorbidities.

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