Changes in Health Expectancy for Older Adults in Japan: Results from Two Longitudinal Surveys

Conclusions: Our results show that the health status of older adults in Japan has largely improved over the 10-year study period, with increases in both the duration of life and time spent in an active state. This finding offers evidence of compression of morbidity among older men and women in Japan.Gerontology
Source: Gerontology - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research