Systematic Review of the Effect of Aging on Health Costs
Felicia Manole, Paula Marian, Gabriel Mihai Mekereș, Florica Voiţă-Mekereş
Abstract
Population aging is one of the most important economic, social, and health challenges in the 21st century. The increase in the rate of the elderly population increases the risk of health expenses for households with elderly people. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of old age on health costs. The results of the studies showed that old age can increase these costs by increasing long-term care and home care. However, by reducing the consumption of acute hospital care, it can red
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Environmental scienceGlobal Health Care IssuesHealth disparities and outcomesInsurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management