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Systematic review examines differing place of death in urban, rural, and coastal areas for older people, suggesting the need for better service planning.
Hospital deaths appear more common in urban areas, with more home/care home deaths in rural areas. Coastal patterns are poorly described. Better understanding how these locations are associated with place of death, especially for people with dementia, is needed to guide more equitable, efficient service planning. Further work on associated factors will support a nuanced understanding of drivers of place of death.
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