Influencing Factors of the Long-term Care Needs of Disabled Elderly People in Urban and Rural Areas in China

As the population ages, the long-term care needs of elderly people with disabilities are becoming increasingly urgent. This study examines urban-rural differences in long-term care needs and their key determinants among older adults in China. Using data from the 2020 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, we analyzed a sample of 8,533 individuals aged 60 and above with disabilities. A generalized ordered logistic regression model was applied to both the full sample and urban-rural subsa