What is a coexisting disease? Understanding Comorbidity
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According to the CDC, over 84% of hospital stays in 2019 involved patients with one or more comorbidities beyond their primary diagnosis. But what is a coexisting disease, and how does this common occurrence affect an individual's health? A coexisting disease, often called comorbidity, is the presence of multiple medical conditions within a single person, which significantly impacts their overall health and treatment strategy.
