Examining the longitudinal influence of loneliness on healthcare utilization: evidence from Taiwan’s national health insurance data

Abstract Background This study combines a nationally representative sample from Taiwan with four years of National Health Insurance (NHI) data to explore the distinctive impact of emotional and social loneliness on health service utilization, including outpatient visits for mental health, general ou...

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Main Authors: Shiau-Fang Chao, Hui-Chuan Hsu, Chia-Le Yen, Bo-Yu Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06088-0
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