AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Comorbidity occurs when a person has more than one disease or condition at the same time. Conditions described as comorbidities are often chronic or long-term conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Comorbidities are distinct health conditions that are present at the same time. They may exist together for many reasons, including shared causes and risk factors. Comorbidities can increase your risk of complications or developing a new health issue altogether.

Detailed explanation-3: -The term Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC), means that a person is living with two or more chronic conditions at the same time. Currently, 1 out of 4 Americans have MCCs and for persons 65 and older 3 out of 4 have MCCs. This is the largest, fastest growing and costliest U.S. patient population.

Detailed explanation-4: -Comorbidities are often chronic conditions and can include physical or mental health. It’s possible to have many comorbidities at the same time. For example, a person could have depression, arthritis, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-5: -Comorbidity simply means more than one illness or disease occurring in one person at the same time and multimorbidity means more than two illnesses or diseases occurring in the same person at the same time.