ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Classification of Older Adults Who Have Diabetes by Comorbid Conditions, United States, 2005–2006
| No. of Comorbid Conditions | Class 1 (n = 326) | Class 2 (n = 149) | Class 3 (n = 33) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 27 | 0 | 5 |
| 4 | 26 | 14 | 7 |
| 5 | 1 | 46 | 14 |
| 6 | 0 | 23 | 25 |
| 7 | 0 | 9 | 15 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 29 |
Figure. Percentage of survey participants by number of comorbid conditions. Data source: National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project, 2005–2006.
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