Health, healthy lifestyles and health examinations among the older people in Taiwan

Hui Chuan Hsu; Wen Chiung Chang; Dih Ling Luh; Ling Yen Pan

doi:10.1111/ajag.12249

Health, healthy lifestyles and health examinations among the older people in Taiwan

Hui Chuan Hsu, Wen Chiung Chang, Dih Ling Luh, Ling Yen Pan

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Abstract

AIM: This aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the utilisation of general health examinations and health and a healthy lifestyle.

METHODS: The data were from a 5-wave panel of older Taiwanese people. Health was defined as the absence of chronic diseases and physical function difficulties. A healthy lifestyle included no smoking, no alcohol consumption and engaging in regular exercise. Generalised linear modelling was applied.

RESULTS: The individuals with more chronic diseases were more likely to undergo health examinations, but the rate of change declined over time. Having more physical function disabilities may reduce the likelihood of undergoing health examinations. Individuals who engaged in regular exercise were more likely to undergo health examinations.

CONCLUSION: Health examination utilisation is related to health and healthy lifestyle among older people.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	161-166
Number of pages	6
Journal	Australasian Journal on Ageing
Volume	35
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12249
Publication status	Published - Sept 1 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

health behaviour
health promotion
health services research
health status
older people

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Community and Home Care
Geriatrics and Gerontology

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