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Forest plot of the association between the outpatient visit types and ER or hospital inpatient utilization. All models were adjusted for economic region, PGDP, current residence, self-reported health status, ADL limitations, IADL limitations, depression, age group, sex, marital status, education, work status, smoking, drinking, number of chronic diseases, frequency of social activity, medical insurance status, PCE, number of caregivers, and living arrangement.
