Potential gains in health-adjusted life expectancy from reducing four main non-communicable diseases among Chinese elderly.

Xiaoqian HuXueshan SunYuanyuan LiYuxuan GuMinzhuo HuangJingming WeiXuemei ZhenShuyan GuHengjin Dong

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2019)

This study highlights the potential gains in HALE of NCDs among Chinese elderly from 1990 to 2016. HALE of Chinese elderly could further increase from the reduction of NCDs. Control measures and targeted prevention should be carried out.

Keyphrases

middle aged
community dwelling
healthcare
human health
public health
mental health
risk assessment
health information
health promotion