Economic Impact of Frailty or Prefrailty in the Elderly Aged 75 or Over in Japan
2024
Economic Impact of Frailty in Elderly Japanese
Sample size: 1203
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Yoshida Hiroto, Matsuzaki Yuriko
Primary Institution: Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Hypothesis
The study examines the impact of frailty or pre-frailty on medical and long-term care expenditures in elderly individuals aged 75 and over in Japan.
Conclusion
Frailty significantly increases medical and long-term care expenditures in elderly individuals.
Supporting Evidence
- 202 subjects (26.6%) were classified as frail.
- 210 subjects (27.7%) were classified as pre-frail.
- The average cumulative medical and long-term care expenditures for the frailty group were significantly larger.
Takeaway
Being frail or pre-frail makes older people spend more money on healthcare.
Methodology
The study used Cox proportional hazard models to analyze the association between frailty and long-term care insurance certification.
Participant Demographics
Elderly individuals aged 75 and over in Bibai, Hokkaido, Japan.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.011
Confidence Interval
1.37-11.22
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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