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Demographic characteristics of old people living at home and in a nursing home
| Demographic characteristics | H (n = 48,944) | NH (n = 2313) |
|---|---|---|
| Women, n (%) | 29,326 (59.9) | 1752 (76.0) |
| Age 70–79 years, n (%) | 27,299 (55.8) | 311 (13.4) |
| Age 80–89 years, n (%) | 17,645 (36.0) | 1023 (44.3) |
| Age 90+ years, n (%) | 4000 (8.2) | 979 (42.3) |
H (home population), NH (nursing home population). Gender information was missing for seven NH residents
