Table 1 Summary estimates of unmet needs for healthcare among older people, 65 years and older (N = 87 studies)
Unmet need for healthcare | No. of studies | Frequency of unmet needs population | Pooled prevalence (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
Overall (Type of care not specified) | 73 | 5,494,058 | 10.0 (9.2–10.9) |
By type of care (Only when specified) | |||
 Unmet needs for medical care | 4 | 1858 | 10.4 (7.3–13.9) |
 Unmet needs for dental care | 6 | 2094 | 8.8 (5.6–12.7) |
 Unmet needs for checkup/examination | 3 | 471 | 7.7 (4.8–11.2) |
 Unmet needs for prescription/medications | 4 | 507 | 15.0 (10.5–20.0) |