Table 8. Impact of LTCI on the health of older adults.
| Variables | (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic diseases | ADLs | CES-D | Self-rated health | |
| Treatij×Timet | -0.029 (0.072) |
0.006 (0.011) |
-1.063*** (0.355) |
0.139 (0.043) |
| _Cons | 5.026*** (0.529) |
1.416*** (0.035) |
28.647*** (3.298) |
3.008*** (0.129) |
| Control variables | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Time fixed effects | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Individual fixed effects | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| N | 18948 | 18948 | 11277 | 18948 |
Notes.The analysis included a range of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, and other non-communicable chronic diseases. The ADLs index encompassed six essential activities of daily living: eating, bathing, dressing, getting up, using the toilet, and controlling defecation and urination. Mental health was assessed using the International Center for Epidemiological Research Self-Rating Scale for Depression (CES-D). Self-rated health was evaluated through the question “How do you perceive your overall health?”.
* p<0.1
** p<0.05
*** p<0.01.