The impact of Traditional Chinese Medicine utilization on life expectancy and mortality
This study suggests that higher TCM utilization is associated with longer life expectancy and lower mortality risk among older adults in Taiwan. Further studies are warranted to clarify potential mechanisms and to explore how TCM utilization may complement conventional healthcare in addressing the needs of aging populations.
Authors
- Hsien-Chang Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2374-0955)
- Wei‐Cheng Lo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4818-8263)
- Jing-Shiang Hwang
- Jui-Yi Wang
Institutions
- Tzu Chi University (TW)
- Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital (TW)
- Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica (TW)
- Taipei Medical University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0337593
- Primary Topic
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00