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ArticleChina CDC weekly2024

Limited Social Support, but Comparable Health Literacy and Service Utilization, Among Elderly People Living Alone - Six PLADs, China, May-September 2020.

Hao Lin, Meijun Chen, Yuhui Shi, Ying Ji, Yuting Lin, Wangnan Cao, Chun Chang

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Hao LinDepartment of Social Medicine and Health Education, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.
Meijun ChenSchool of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.
Yuhui ShiDepartment of Social Medicine and Health Education, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.
Ying JiDepartment of Social Medicine and Health Education, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.
Yuting LinDepartment of Social Medicine and Health Education, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.
Wangnan CaoDepartment of Social Medicine and Health Education, School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.
Chun ChangCenter for Healthy Aging, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

What is already known about this topic?: The proportion of elderly living alone in China is approximately 10%. Living away from family poses enormous challenges for older adults. What is added by this report?: Compared to those living with family, elderly individuals living alone exhibit a lower registration rate with general practitioners and have less social support. What are the implications for public health practice?: While the current health service system for elderly people living alone is working relatively well, there is a need for additional programs to enhance social support and improve their social well-being.

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Elderly living aloneHealth literacyServices utilizationSocial support

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PMCPMC11532512

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