Abstract
We investigated the relationship between dietary quality and medical care utilization and expenditures among a general Asian population. Elderly individuals with better dietary quality, as determined by a higher DDS, required fewer emergency and hospitalization services but obtained more preventive and ambulatory care. The findings have important implications for nutrition-related health service policy. Such a policy should pay close attention to socially disadvantaged groups with poorer dietary quality.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | e415 - e423 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | American Journal of Managed Care |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 12 |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |