Age- and disability-based trends in potentially preventable hospitalizations: evidence from nationwide claims data in South Korea

PPH rates declined over the decade among both individuals with and without disabilities, particularly for hypertension and among non-older adults. However, older adults with disabilities remain at elevated risk, underscoring the need for targeted strategies to improve access to community-based primary care.

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Epidemiology and Health
Published
2026-02-27
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https://doi.org/10.4178/epih.e2026012
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Healthcare Systems and Reforms
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Age- and disability-based trends in potentially preventable hospitalizations: evidence from nationwide claims data in South Korea

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Age- and disability-based trends in potentially preventable hospitalizations: evidence from nationwide claims data in South Korea

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Abstract

PPH rates declined over the decade among both individuals with and without disabilities, particularly for hypertension and among non-older adults. However, older adults with disabilities remain at elevated risk, underscoring the need for targeted strategies to improve access to community-based primary care.

Epidemiology and Health
Dongduk Women's University (KR), Ulsan College (KR), Korea National Open University (KR), Emory University (US), Ansan University (KR), University of Ulsan (KR), Inha University Hospital (KR), Korea Women's Development Institute (KR), Myongji University (KR)
Korea Health Industry Development Institute
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