Influence of income and self-rated socio-economic position on lifestyle, and physical and psychological function in older Chinese adults aged 65 years and over

Public Health ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 127 (9) ◽  
pp. 878-881 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Woo ◽  
J. Leung ◽  
R. Chan ◽  
P.H. Chau
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Function ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Economic Position ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

Depressive Symptoms Among Rural “Left-Behind” Older Adults: A Test of the High Outmigration Penalty Hypothesis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Song ◽  
Haowei Wang ◽  
Jeffery A Burr
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Adult Density ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

Abstract Objectives We investigated whether there was a “high outmigration penalty” for psychological health among older adults in rural China by assessing 2 potential community stressors associated with major sociodemographic changes in the community—increased outmigration and older adult density. We also investigated whether disparities in community economic conditions moderated the association between community stressors and depressive symptoms. Methods We employed 3 waves of data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (2011–2015), using multilevel negative binomial models to address our research questions. Results Our results supported the “high outmigration penalty” hypothesis. Older adults living in low-income rural communities may experience an aggravated mental health penalty compared to those living in high-income rural communities. Higher older adult density was also associated with more depressive symptoms but only in less wealthy communities. Community differences in economic conditions were key factors buffering the high outmigration disadvantage associated with the psychological health of older Chinese adults. Discussion Rural outmigration may have deepened existing intercommunity health disparities among older adults. Policies should be developed to address community-level factors negatively associated with the well-being of older Chinese adults living in high outmigration and less wealthy rural communities.

scholarly journals Systemic Inflammation (C-Reactive Protein) in Older Chinese Adults Is Associated with Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3258
Author(s):  
Mona Elbarbary ◽  
Artem Oganesyan ◽  
Trenton Honda ◽  
Geoffrey Morgan ◽  
Yuming Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Systemic Inflammation ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Ambient Air Pollution ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

There is an established association between air pollution and cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is likely to be mediated by systemic inflammation. The present study evaluated links between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and high-sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP) in an older Chinese adult cohort (n = 7915) enrolled in the World Health Organization (WHO) study on global aging and adult health (SAGE) China Wave 1 in 2008–2010. Multilevel linear and logistic regression models were used to assess the associations of particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) on log-transformed hs-CRP levels and odds ratios of CVD risk derived from CRP levels adjusted for confounders. A satellite-based spatial statistical model was applied to estimate the average community exposure to outdoor air pollutants (PM with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 μm or less (PM10), 2.5 μm or less (PM2.5), and 1 μm or less (PM1) and NO2) for each participant of the study. hs-CRP levels were drawn from dried blood spots of each participant. Each 10 μg/m3 increment in PM10, PM2.5, PM1, and NO2 was associated with 12.8% (95% confidence interval; (CI): 9.1, 16.6), 15.7% (95% CI: 10.9, 20.8), 10.2% (95% CI: 7.3, 13.2), and 11.8% (95% CI: 7.9, 15.8) higher serum levels of hs-CRP, respectively. Our findings suggest that air pollution may be an important factor in increasing systemic inflammation in older Chinese adults.

scholarly journals Predictors of poststroke quality of life in older Chinese adults

2009 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 554-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angel Chu Kee Lee ◽  
Siu Wa Tang ◽  
Tak Hong Tsoi ◽  
Daniel Yee Tak Fong ◽  
Gabriel Ka Kui Yu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

scholarly journals Trends in disability of instrumental activities of daily living among older Chinese adults, 1997-2006: population based study

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. e016996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yajun Liang ◽  
Anna-Karin Welmer ◽  
Jette Möller ◽  
Chengxuan Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Daily Living ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Iadl Disability ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults ◽  
Over Time

BackgroundData on trends for disability in instrumental activity of daily living (IADL) are sparse in older Chinese adults.ObjectivesTo assess trends in prevalence and incidence of IADL disability among older Chinese adults and to explore contributing factors.DesignPopulation based study.Setting15 provinces and municipalities in China.SubjectsParticipants (age ≥60) were from four waves of the China Health and Nutrition Survey, conducted in 1997 (n=1533), 2000 (n=1581), 2004 (n=2028) and 2006 (n=2256), and from two cohorts constructed within the national survey: cohort 1997–2004 (n=712) and cohort 2000–2006 (n=823).MeasurementsIADL disability was defined as inability to perform one or more of the following: shopping, cooking, using transportation, financing and telephoning. Data were analysed with logistic regression and generalised estimating equation models.ResultsThe prevalence of IADL disability significantly decreased from 1997 to 2006 in the total sample and in all of the subgroups by age, sex, living region and IADL items (all ptrend<0.05). The incidence of IADL disability remained stable from cohort 1997-2004 to cohort 2000-2006 in the total sample and in all of the subgroups (all p>0.10). The recovery rate from IADL disability significantly increased over time in those aged 60–69 years (p=0.03). Living in a rural area or access to local clinics for healthcare was less disabling over time (ptrend<0.02).ConclusionsThe prevalence of IADL disability decreased among older Chinese adults during 1997–2006, whereas the incidence remained stable. The declining prevalence of IADL disability might be partly due to the decreased duration of IADL disability, and to improvements in living conditions and healthcare facilities over time.

Cataract and Depressive Symptoms among Older Chinese Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 93 (12) ◽  
pp. 1479-1484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haifang Wang ◽  
Hong-Peng Sun ◽  
Pei Wang ◽  
Yong Xu ◽  
Chen-Wei Pan
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

Exploring the association of learning participation with the quality of life of older Chinese adults: A mixed methods approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 378-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renfeng Wang ◽  
Liesbeth De Donder ◽  
Free De Backer ◽  
Karen Triquet ◽  
Li Shihua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

scholarly journals Exposure to household air pollution and cognitive function in older Chinese adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Tseng ◽  
E. Carter ◽  
L. Yan ◽  
Q. Chan ◽  
L. Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Household Air Pollution ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

scholarly journals Co-occurrence of cardiometabolic diseases and frailty in older Chinese adults in the Beijing Longitudinal Study of Ageing

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 663-663
Author(s):  
Z. Tang ◽  
C. Wang ◽  
X. Song ◽  
J. Shi ◽  
A. Mitnitski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Cardiometabolic Diseases ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

The Prevalence of Sleep Disturbances and Sleep Quality in Older Chinese Adults: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 683-697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Lu ◽  
Shi-Bin Wang ◽  
Wenwang Rao ◽  
Qinge Zhang ◽  
Gabor S. Ungvari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

Does Social Interaction Improve Emotional Experience Across Different Relationships? A Study Using Experience Sampling in Older Chinese Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 026540752110441
Author(s):  
Xingyu Zhang ◽  
Jing Liu ◽  
Xiying Li ◽  
Hongjuan Ling ◽  
Jingjin Shao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Chinese Culture ◽  
Emotional Experience ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Socioemotional Selectivity ◽  
Interaction Quality ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

Social interaction is an important way that we as humans connect with others. Socioemotional selectivity theory emphasizes the importance of close relationships, and Chinese culture attaches great importance to family members. As such, this study aimed to examine the differences in the quality of interactions that older Chinese adults have with close partners (e.g., children, friends, and relatives) as well as with other partners (e.g., neighbors, colleagues, and strangers) and to examine the association between interaction quality and emotional experience across these interactions. We collected data from 213 older adults over the course of 14 days. Results indicate that (1) compared to other partners, interactions with close partners are considered to be of higher quality; (2) in interactions with children and relatives, interaction quality is positively associated with positive affect (PA) and negatively associated with negative affect (NA); in interactions with friends and neighbors, interaction quality is only associated with PA; in interactions with colleagues and strangers, interaction quality is not associated with either PA or NA. Overall, interactions with close partners were shown to be considered to be of higher quality, and that the quality of interactions with family members was closely associated with emotional experience.

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