Table 2 Comparing proportions of elders, those eligible for LTCI, and the use of services in Level 1 for Japan, Tokyo and study site (October, 2008)
| Â | Japan | Tokyo | Study site |
|---|---|---|---|
Population | Â | Â | Â |
   Number of people (in thousands) | 127,690 | 12,900 | 470 |
   Percentage aged 65+ | 22.1 | 11.8 | 18.4 |
   Percentage aged 75+ | 10.4 | 9.0 | 6.8 |
LTCI eligible* | Â | Â | Â |
   Percentage of those age 65+ who are eligible | 15.9 | 14.9 | 13.8 |
   Percentage for each eligibility level |  |  |  |
   Level 1 (lightest) | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.3 |
   Level 2 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
   Level 3 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
   Level 4 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
   Level 5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
   Level 6 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
   Level 7 (heaviest) | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
Level 1 (lightest)** | Â | Â | Â |
   Percentage of those in Level 1 who are receiving benefits | 60.0 | 52.1 | 50.0 |
   Percentage receiving day care services | 39.0 | 30.5 | 33.4 |
   Percentage receiving home help services | 47.6 | 62.3 | 63.7 |
   Percentage receiving rental equipment | 14.5 | 12.5 | 9.0 |