Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 2012,Numarul 2 Comorbidity and Health Condition – the Necessity for Integrated Care

Comorbidity and Health Condition – the Necessity for Integrated Care

Andreea Silvana Szalontay, Gabriela Chele, Corina Dima-Cozma, Sebastian Cozma, Ana Maria Burlea, Roxana Chirita

Comorbidity has become a global health problem, a phenomenon which equally affects developing and developed countries. Comorbidity is associated with an increase of morbidity, mortality, has a strong impact on economy and is multidimensional in the frame of mental health and beyond. Management of comorbidity requires an integrated approach; community related and also focused on person, who takes into account medical, psychiatric and contextual factors.

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