Association of frailty with health service utilisation and health care expenditure in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from Côte d’Ivoire

Association of frailty with health service utilisation and health care expenditure in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from Côte d’Ivoire

Abstract Background Frailty, a syndrome resulting in heightened risk of negative outcomes for older adults, is increasing across the globe. However, little is known about the health service impacts of frailty in low-income countries (LICs), and in particular, sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study exp...

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Main Authors: Rachel C. Ambagtsheer, Richard K. Moussa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
(MESH): frailty
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Health services
Africa south of the Sahara
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02377-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02377-6

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