Why Cardiometabolic and Mental Health Multimorbidity Matters in Primary Care
More than one condition, one patient, one opportunity for better care Imagine visiting a primary healthcare clinic because your blood pressure has been difficult to control. During the consultation, you also mention poor sleep, persistent tiredness, and losing interest in activities you once enjoyed. While your blood pressure receives attention, your emotional wellbeing may go unnoticed. This is one of the challenges faced by people living with cardiometabolic and mental health multimorbidity – the presence of cardiometabolic and mental health conditions in the same person. What is multimorbidity? Multimorbidity refers to having two or more long-term health conditions. Cardiometabolic conditions ...