Effect of Inter‐Generational Living Arrangement and Digital Exclusion on Unmet Healthcare Needs Among Older Adults: Findings From Two National Cohort Studies

No patient or public contribution. WHAT DOES THIS PAPER CONTRIBUTE TO THE WIDER GLOBAL CLINICAL COMMUNITY: By comparing data from both the United States and China, it highlights the importance of considering family structure and digital inclusion when addressing healthcare needs globally. The findings suggest that older adults in inter-generational living arrangements without digital access face higher clinical care demands but still struggle with unmet healthcare needs. This underscores the need for healthcare systems worldwide to address digital exclusion and adapt care strategies to individual living circumstances to enhance healthcare outcomes for the elderly population.