Long-term care cost drivers and expenditure projection to 2036 in Hong Kong

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hong Kong's rapidly ageing population, characterised by one of the longest life expectancies and the lowest fertility rate in the world, is likely to drive long-term care (LTC) expenditure higher. This study aims to identify key...

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Main Authors: Chan Wai, Chan King, Cowling Benjamin J, Tin Keith YK, Chung Roger Y, Lo Su, Leung Gabriel M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/9/172