Comparison of Japanese Centenarians’ and Noncentenarians’ Medical Expenditures in the Last Year of Life

Abstract

This cohort study found that medical expenditures in the last year of life tended to be lower for centenarians than for noncentenarians aged 75 years or older in Japan. The proportion of inpatients also decreased with increasing age. These findings may inform future health care services coverage and policies for centenarians.