Multimorbidity in tuberculosis and its impact on health and treatment outcomes: A prospective cohort study

Multimorbidity - the co-existence of two or more long-term health conditions (LTCs) - is increasingly common in low- and middle-income countries. Yet, in the African region, its prevalence in people with tuberculosis (TB) and its impact on treatment outcomes remain poorly characterised. We sought to determine the prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity and its impact on health and treatment outcomes in people with TB in Kampala, Uganda, and to evaluate cascades of care for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, HIV and mental health conditions. This was a prospective cohort study of adults ([≥]

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