A NOVEL COMORBIDITY INDEX IN ITALY BASED ON DISEASES DETECTED BY THE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM PASSI AND THE GLOBAL BURDEN OF DISEASES DISABILITY WEIGHTS

A novel comorbidity index in Italy based on diseases detected by the surveillance system PASSI and the Global Burden of Diseases disability weights

Abstract Background Understanding comorbidity and its burden characteristics is essential for policymakers and healthcare providers to allocate resources accordingly.However, several definitions of comorbidity burden can be found in the literature.The main reason for these differences lies in the available information about the analyzed diseases (i

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Microbe-mineral interactions in the Plastisphere: Coastal biogeochemistry and consequences for degradation of plastics

Microbe-mineral interactions, such as mineral substrate utilization and aggregate formation, have played a key role in the cycling of elements through Earth evolution.In water, soils, and sediment biogeochemistry modulates microbial community composition and mineral formation over spatial and temporal scales.Plastic is a new material that is now wi

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