The systematic review conducted by Bates et al. (2021) delves into the intricate relationship between Hoarding Disorder (HD) and co-occurring medical conditions, uncovering the significant health implications beyond HD's psychological aspects. This study emerges from observations of poorer health in individuals with HD to determine if these health issues are associated explicitly with HD rather than merely being coincidental or attributable solely to aging.

HD has been increasingly recognized as a serious public health issue, attracting attention from multiple disciplines including mental health and medical communities. Despite this recognition, there remains a lack of comprehensive research directly examining the physical health outcomes of those with HD compared to the general population. The study by Bates et al. seeks to bridge this........

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