Table 1.
Characteristics of the Population Ages 65 and Older (weighted %), 1989–1996 and 1999–2007
| Average 1989–1996 | Average 1999–2007 | pa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 8,556 | 8,471 | |
| Age | |||
| 65–69 | 42.0 | 33.9 | 0.000 |
| 70–74 | 29.3 | 28.2 | 0.019 |
| 75–79 | 16.6 | 20.5 | 0.000 |
| 80–84 | 8.6 | 11.1 | 0.000 |
| 85+ | 3.5 | 6.3 | 0.000 |
| Male | 55.6 | 52.0 | 0.000 |
| Mainlander | 22.3 | 17.5 | 0.000 |
| Urban | 65.7 | 70.0 | 0.000 |
| Education | |||
| 0 years | 50.6 | 37.9 | 0.000 |
| 1–6 years | 30.4 | 39.3 | 0.000 |
| 7–11 years | 8.6 | 10.5 | 0.000 |
| 12+ years | 10.4 | 12.3 | 0.000 |
| Proxy | 7.2 | 9.0 | 0.000 |
a
p values for trend coefficient in logit regression of characteristic using all data 1989 to 2007. Source: Survey of Health and Living Status of the Middle Aged and Elderly in Taiwan