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The impact of fruit and vegetable intake on healthcare costs and preventive care in older adults: evidence from SHARE data

S. Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi; Cristina Elisa Orso; Cristina Tealdi; Simona Tenaglia

Discover Social Science and Health · 2025

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Abstract Purpose This study aims to investigate the association between daily fruit and vegetable consumption and healthcare utilization among older European adults. Our findings inform policies aimed at optimizing healthcare resource allocation and promoting healthy ageing in Europe's growing elderly population. Methods Leveraging data from the 8th wave of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) conducted in 2019–2020, this cross-sectional analysis examines associations between daily fruit and vegetable intake and hospitalization rates, hospital length of stay, visits to general practitioners, and specialist consultations. Results Our results

Source type
Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.1007/s44155-024-00131-y
Catalogue ID
NRmo3d4gae-0cd
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