Key result
Educational level showed inconsistent associations with multimorbidity across 18 Southeast Asian studies, with multimorbidity prevalence ranging from 1.7% to 72.6% among adults.
Why the study?
The prevalence of multimorbidity is gradually increasing in Southeast Asia, but the association between educational level and multimorbidity among adults in this region required investigation.
Is educational level associated with multimorbidity among adults in Southeast Asia?
Systematic Review
Yes
Is educational level associated with multimorbidity among adults in Southeast Asia?
Published studies show inconsistent associations between education and multimorbidity in Southeast Asia due to different national contexts and methodological heterogeneity.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
No clear education-based multimorbidity risk stratification applies in Southeast Asia; leaves open the need for standardized regional studies.
Feng et al. (2021) conducted a systematic review in Multimorbidity. Educational level was evaluated on Association between educational level and multimorbidity. Educational level showed inconsistent associations with multimorbidity across 18 Southeast Asian studies, with multimorbidity prevalence ranging from 1.7% to 72.6% among adults.
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