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A comparison of health expectancies over 10 years: implications for elderly service needs in Hong Kong.

Ruby YuJason LeungC M LumT W AuyeungJenny S W LeeRuby LeeJean Woo
Published in: International journal of public health (2019)
Increased life expectancy was not accompanied by an increase in years lived without physical/cognitive impairment. These findings suggest that people will live longer but could be more dependent, which would have considerable implications for elderly service needs in Hong Kong.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • cognitive impairment
  • middle aged
  • community dwelling
  • public health
  • physical activity
  • health information
  • climate change