| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10516391 | Public Health | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
- This study provided an updated description of self-treatment for the middle-aged and elderly in China.
- Self-treatment remains an important approach for coping with illness and incurs considerable cost.
- Most of the self-treated illness are aging-related and recurrent, with self-medication as the most common treatment approach.
- Demographic and personal characteristics as well as healthcare conditions are associated with prevalence and cost.
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Authors
Y. Jiang, Y. Wang, Y. Li, X. Wang, C. Ma, S. Ma,