Models of comorbidity

Rhonda Brown*, Einar Thorsteinsson

*Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    Most existing theories of disease comorbidity provide only a broad overview of the manner in which comorbidity is likely to arise, although these broad overarching theories have, for the most part, not been tested empirically. Further, there are few comorbidity theories that are comprehensive yet specific enough to help guide the exploration of the relationships between specific comorbid disorders and the likely role played by intervening factors. As a result, we know little about the extent to which comorbidity is relevant to our understanding of single disorders and conditions; the mechanisms likely to underpin the development of the comorbidities; and the nature of the interactions between specific risk factors and comorbid disorders.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationComorbidity
    Subtitle of host publicationSymptoms, Conditions, Behavior and Treatments
    PublisherSpringer International Publishing Switzerland
    Pages23-41
    Number of pages19
    ISBN (Electronic)9783030325459
    ISBN (Print)9783030325442
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2019

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