NIA/NCI comorbidity index

NIA/NCI comorbidity index raises the risk of mortality in humans (HR 2.14, 95% CI 1.14-4.01).

“For each index, the highest comorbidity burden was significantly associated with poorer overall survival (NIA/NCI: HR 2.14, 95% CI 1.14-4.01”

Humanshighest comorbidity burden vs lower burden in colorectal cancer patients

Evaluation of four comorbidity indices and Charlson comorbidity index adjustment for colorectal cancer patients

International journal of colorectal disease·27 Jul 2014