Healthy longevity and health care service needs: [electronic resource] : a pilot study of the nonagenarians and centenarians in Hong Kong /
by Cheung, SLK; Yip, SFP; Chi, I; Chui, WTE; Leung, YMA; Chan, HWF; Chan, MYG.
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ArticleDescription: pp. 26-32.Subject(s): Aged, 80 and over; Aging; Health services; Hong KongOnline resources: Click here to access full-text article Summary: More Hong Kong older adults are surviving to advanced ages.
There has been a 5.5-fold increase in the number of centenarians over the
past few decades. Nonetheless, elderly people are mostly considered to be an
under-represented minority. This pilot study aimed to characterise the health
profile of the Hong Kong community-dwelling centenarians and to identify
their health care service needs.
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More Hong Kong older adults are surviving to advanced ages.
There has been a 5.5-fold increase in the number of centenarians over the
past few decades. Nonetheless, elderly people are mostly considered to be an
under-represented minority. This pilot study aimed to characterise the health
profile of the Hong Kong community-dwelling centenarians and to identify
their health care service needs.
Mode of access: Internet.
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