Comorbidity measures refer to tools, indices, or systems used to assess the presence of one or more additional medical conditions or diseases in a patient who is already diagnosed with a primary condition. These measures help healthcare providers understand the complexity of a patient's health status, guide treatment decisions, and predict health outcomes. Some common comorbidity measures include: 1. **Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI)**: This is one of the most widely used indices for assessing comorbidity.
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