Table 4.
Functional impairment and health service demands of older adults in different age groups, 2018 (%)
| Disability status and health service demands | 60–69 | 70–79 | 80 + | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functional independence | ||||
| Light impairment | 2.2 | 4.5 | 10.3 | 3.7 |
| Median impairment | 0.6 | 1.2 | 3.5 | 1.1 |
| Severe functional impairment | 0.9 | 2.0 | 6.9 | 1.8 |
| Functional impairment | ||||
| Hearing | 25.3 | 38.0 | 57.1 | 32.5 |
| Vision | 26.0 | 36.2 | 48.6 | 31.4 |
| Intelligence | 2.0 | 3.1 | 7.8 | 2.9 |
| Health service demands | ||||
| Preventive Healthcare | 29.4 | 33.0 | 28.1 | 30.4 |
| Medical Treatment | 13.8 | 15.0 | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Elderly Education | 8.2 | 9.8 | 7.7 | 8.6 |
| Cultural and Sports Activities | 4.8 | 4.7 | 2.8 | 4.6 |
| Living Care | 2.3 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Rehabilitation Nursing | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Mental healthcare | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Assistance in Renting Equipment | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Others | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |