Objectives: We performed a systematic review to identify, critically appraise and synthesise
the existing literature on the association between SEP and multimorbidity occurrence …

The treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and of end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
imposes substantial societal costs. Expenditure is highest for renal replacement therapy …

Background Socioeconomic disadvantage is a risk factor for many diseases. We
characterised cascades of these conditions by using a data-driven approach to examine the …

RESUMO OBJETIVO: Analisar se sexo, escolaridade e posse de plano de saúde
influenciam a utilização de serviços de saúde entre a população adulta brasileira portadora …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess whether sex, education level, and health insurance
affect the use of health services among the adult Brazilian population with chronic …

Purpose Medical and health policy providers should be aware of the impact of adult spinal
deformity (ASD) on health-related quality of life (HRQL). The purpose of this study was to …

People are living to older age. Falls constitute a leading cause of injuries, hospitalization
and deaths among the elderly. Older people fall more often for a variety of reasons …

Studies have suggested that subjective social status (SSS) is an important predictor of
health. This study examined the link between SSS and health in old age and investigated …

OBJECTIVES: To examine the rural–urban differences in the prevalence of diabetes and
coronary heart disease, and the extent to which they are explained by the presence of …

Os objetivos do estudo foram: estimar as prevalências de doenças crônicas na população
brasileira em 2008, comparando-as com as de 2003; avaliar o impacto da doença crônica …