Prospective study of living arrangement by the ability to receive informal care and survival among Japanese elderly

摘要: Abstract Objectives In light of recent concerns regarding informal care, we examined the association between living arrangement and survival among elderly Japanese, with measured in terms ability to receive care from immediate family. Methods A total 3000 subjects aged 60 years or older were randomly recruited Yukuhashi City, Japan, 2002, whom 2773 provided complete information for analysis. trained local welfare commissioner visited annually 2002 2007 collected concerning arrangements, mobility status, medical use long-term insurance service. During 5 years follow-up, 381 deaths recorded. Results Living was not associated women. contrast, compared men others able provide throughout day, mortality higher those unable sufficient due illness infirmity; receiving service; alone without support family friends (multivariable hazard ratio = 1.40, 95% Confidence Interval 0.94–2.09; ratio = 1.89, 1.07–3.34; ratio = 5.76, 2.16–15.36; respectively). Conclusion We found that as classified by affects men.