The bidirectional relationship between intrinsic capacity and catastrophic health expenditure in China: A Longitudinal Study.

Yuting Kang, Hong Shi, Jie Zhang, Xue Meng, Chi Zhang, Ji Shen, Pengjun Zhang

Department of Scientific Research, Office of National Clinical Research for Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No.1, Dahua Road, Dongdan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, P. R. China.Department of Scientific Research, Office of National Clinical Research for Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No.1, Dahua Road, Dongdan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, P. R. China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Intrinsic capacity (IC), as a potential proxy for healthy ageing, guidance on framing the concept is limited. Furthermore, research on the relationship between IC and catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) is scarce.The current study aims to construct a validated IC framework using structural equation modelling (SEM) and examine such an association among older adults in China.

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Research summary

The paper explores intrinsic capacity as a proxy for healthy aging and its relationship with catastrophic health expenditure among older adults in China. While it addresses aspects of aging, it primarily focuses on the economic implications rather than the biological or mechanistic factors that contribute to longevity or aging. Therefore, it provides solid research but has limited impact on advancing the field of longevity research.

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