Preventive health services utilization in relation to social isolation in older adults

ConclusionSocially isolated individuals were found to receive fewer preventive services. This finding confers important evidence on the potential factors that affect the use of preventive health services among older adults. It is also suggestive of the need to develop public health and social policies with the aim to alleviate social isolation and as a means to enhance preventive care uptake in later life.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research