Publications by authors named "Matteus Pio Gianotti Pereira Cruz Silva"

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of multimorbidity in elderly people and its association with sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, and anthropometry.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using data from the National Health Survey, 2019. A total of 22,728 elderly individuals from all 27 Brazilian states were randomly selected.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Matteus Pio Gianotti Pereira Cruz Silva"

  • - Matteus Pio Gianotti Pereira Cruz Silva's research primarily focuses on multimorbidity in elderly populations, particularly exploring its prevalence and correlation with various sociodemographic factors.
  • - A recent study published in the journal "Rev Bras Enferm" highlights the significant burden of multimorbidity among elderly Brazilians, utilizing comprehensive data from the National Health Survey to identify associated factors.
  • - The findings indicate a complex interplay between multimorbidity, lifestyle choices, and anthropometric measurements in older adults, suggesting that targeted health interventions may be needed to address these issues effectively.