Comparisons of annual health care utilization, drug consumption, and medical expenditure between the elderly and general population in Taiwan

Conclusion Elderly people had higher medical utilization than the general population, which may contribute to a fragmented health care system. Strategies to integrate health care for older people would be considered a first priority task of policymakers and health professionals.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research