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Clinical Neurology
Gege Jiang, Yaoling Wang, Liping Wang, Minfang Chen, Wei Li
Summary: This study found that there is a relationship between diabetes and the incidence of new-onset stroke and depression in the middle-aged and elderly population in China. Depression partially mediates the link between diabetes and new-onset stroke.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hui Chang, Jia Zhou, Yundi Chen, Xiuhong Wang, Zhiwen Wang
Summary: This study aimed to identify potential trajectory groups of successful aging in older adults and explore their influencing factors. Longitudinal data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study from 2011 to 2018 were used, involving 1,949 older adults. Three different trajectory groups of successful aging were identified: high level-declining group (45%), medium level-declining group (39%), and low level-steady group (16%). Influencing factors varied for each group, including gender, education, self-rated health, life satisfaction, and retirement pension. Healthcare professionals should develop targeted measures for different trajectory categories to promote successful aging.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wei Li, Echu Liu, Tomas Balezentis, Huanhuan Jin, Dalia Streimikiene
Summary: This study examines the association between province-level socioeconomic welfare factors and depression symptoms among older adults in China. The results show that increasing economic welfare is associated with a lower risk of depression, while greater utilization of medical resources is linked to a higher risk of depression. The relationship between access to social welfare and depression prevalence remains uncertain.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Yang Liu, Ning Ning, Ting Sun, Hongcai Guan, Zuyun Liu, Wanshui Yang, Yanan Ma
Summary: This study explored the association between domestic solid fuel combustion and incident nonfatal cardiovascular disease. The study found that individuals who used solid fuel for cooking and heating had a higher risk of nonfatal cardiovascular disease compared to users of cleaner fuel. Additionally, switching from solid fuel to cleaner fuel for cooking was associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingzheng Yan, Meijuan Wang, Yingjuan Cao
Summary: This study found that multiple chronic diseases are associated with an increased risk of falls, and different combinations of chronic diseases are also related to falls. Early interventions are needed to prevent falls in older adults with multiple chronic diseases.
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Clinical Neurology
Jie Liang, Xiaoxue Li, Xinghe Huang, Wuxiang Xie, Fanfan Zheng
Summary: The Chinese Famine provides a unique opportunity to study the effect of early exposure to famine on the progression of depressive symptoms. The study found that early exposure to severe famine was associated with aggravation of depressive symptoms, and middle childhood might be a critical time window for depression prevention.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yan Zhang, Lixing Zhou, Meiling Ge, Xiufang Lin, Birong Dong
Summary: This study used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) and found that daytime nap duration is associated with the risks of frailty among older adults. For older adults with night sleep duration of < 9 h, short nappers had higher risks for frailty compared with non-habitual nappers. However, extended naps for those with a night sleep duration of 6-9 h or moderate naps for those with night sleep duration of >= 9 h could lower the risk of frailty compared with short naps.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Psychiatry
Xiaowei Zheng, Minglan Jiang, Xiao Ren, Longyang Han, Suwen Shen
Summary: This study used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study to evaluate the association between depressive symptom trajectories and risk of diabetes. The results suggest that long-term depressive symptom may be a strong predictor of developing diabetes.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Xiao Ren, Minglan Jiang, Longyang Han, Xiaowei Zheng
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the potential association between estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the general population. After a 6-year follow-up of 8,267 participants, it was found that individuals with higher eGDR had a decreased risk of CVD, stroke, and cardiac events. Further well-designed clinical studies are needed to confirm these findings and assess the effectiveness of eGDR interventions in CVD prevention and therapy.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yang Wu, Yingmu Tong, Hai Wang, Xing Zhang, Yunxiang Long, Qinglin Li, Jie Ren, Chang Liu
Summary: This study aimed to illustrate the relationship between waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) and the incidence of hypertension in middle-aged and older adult females in China. Using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), the WHtR was calculated and the cohort was divided into different groups based on WHtR level. The results showed that WHtR was closely related to the risk of hypertension incidents, with individuals with high WHtR more likely to suffer from hypertension compared to those with low WHtR levels.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Xiaohuan Zhao, Kunchen Wei, Junran Sun, Jieqiong Chen, Yimin Wang, Yuhong Chen, Xinyue Zhu, Xiaodong Sun, Tong Li, Minwen Zhou
Summary: This study found a negative association between previous cataract surgery and cognitive function. Even after adjusting for socioeconomic factors and metabolic measures, this association remained.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yunhan Xu, Qian Yi, Shiyi Shan, Jiali Zhou, Shuting Li, Leying Hou, Xinxin Ye, Jiayao Ying, Peige Song, Lin An
Summary: The study revealed that individuals exposed to famine in early life were at higher risk of developing metabolic unhealthy status in adulthood. In addition, males exposed in the fetal period were more likely to have reduced risk of overweight/obesity and metabolically healthy obesity. It is crucial to identify different metabolic subtypes early and provide appropriate classification, intervention, and treatment.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jingyi Wang, Yingying Cai, Xiaohe Ren, Bin Ma, Ou Chen
Summary: This study used longitudinal data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and self-rated health (SRH) among middle-aged and older individuals. The findings suggest that obesity may be associated with better SRH, and this association varies by gender and other factors.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yang Wu, Hai Wang, Yingmu Tong, Xing Zhang, Yunxiang Long, Qinglin Li, Jie Ren, Chang Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the correlation between sarcopenia index (SI) and all-cause mortality among middle-aged and older adults in China. The results showed that lower SI was associated with higher mortality.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lili Wu, Qin Liu, Rao Fu, Jia Ma
Summary: This study examines the association between unmet healthcare needs and adverse health outcomes among Chinese adults aged 60 and over, and how this association varies across different health conditions. The findings show that unmet outpatient needs are associated with a 3.4% decrease in self-rated health and a twofold increased risk of depression symptoms. The impact is even more severe when inpatient needs are not met. Affordability-related unmet needs greatly affect the frailest individuals, while availability-related unmet needs have a greater impact on healthy individuals. Direct measures for specific populations will be required to address unmet needs in the future.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xinxin Chen, Eileen Crimmins, Peifeng (Perry) Hu, Jung Ki Kim, Qinqin Meng, John Strauss, Yafeng Wang, Junxia Zeng, Yuan Zhang, Yaohui Zhao
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Wenwen Liu, Qinqin Meng, Yafeng Wang, Chao Yang, Lili Liu, Huaiyu Wang, Zaiming Su, Guilan Kong, Yaohui Zhao, Luxia Zhang
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yuan S. Zhang, Peifeng Hu, John A. Strauss, Yaohui Zhao, Yafeng Wang, Eileen M. Crimmins
GLOBAL HEALTH ACTION
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Qingli Zhang, Cong Liu, Yafeng Wang, Jinquan Gong, Gewei Wang, Wenzhen Ge, Renjie Chen, Xia Meng, Yaohui Zhao, Haidong Kan
Summary: The study indicates that long-term exposure to NO2 may contribute to the development of diabetes and dyslipidemia, and the associations are potentially independent of O-3 and PM2.5.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Chao Yang, Qinqin Meng, Huaiyu Wang, Yafeng Wang, Zaiming Su, Lili Liu, Wenwen Liu, Guilan Kong, Luxia Zhang, Yaohui Zhao, Ming-Hui Zhao
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yuan S. Zhang, John A. Strauss, Peifeng Hu, Yaohui Zhao, Eileen M. Crimmins
Summary: This study used a nationally representative sample in China to investigate the predictors of 4-year mortality among people aged 60 and above. The results showed that rural residence, poor physical functioning, uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, cancer, systemic inflammation, and poor kidney functioning were strong predictors of mortality among older Chinese. The study also highlighted the importance of social and historical context in the study of old-age mortality.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Huai-Yu Wang, Qinqin Meng, Chao Yang, Yafeng Wang, Guilan Kong, Yaohui Zhao, Fang Wang, Luxia Zhang
Summary: Single and combination of high pulse pressure (PP) and high systolic blood pressure (SBP) could be risk indicators for eGFR decline among the middle and old-aged general population. Low SBP was associated with a 65% increased risk of eGFR decline among participants aged < 55 years.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Business, Finance
John Giles, Xiaoyan Lei, Gewei Wang, Yafeng Wang, Yaohui Zhao
Summary: This paper explores retirement patterns and correlates in China, revealing that there are notable differences between urban and rural residents. Urban residents retire earlier compared to workers in OECD countries, while rural residents continue working until advanced ages. Access to pensions and economic resources play a significant role in explaining the urban-rural difference in retirement rates. The study suggests that addressing disincentives, improving health, and providing support can encourage longer working lives. Additionally, creating incentives for women to retire later may benefit both genders.
JOURNAL OF PENSION ECONOMICS & FINANCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Yuzhou Wang, Yafeng Wang, Hao Xu, Yaohui Zhao, Julian D. Marshall
Summary: This study examines the relationship between ambient air pollution exposures and socioeconomic status (SES) in China. The findings show that higher-SES populations in China have higher levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) compared to lower-SES populations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Article
Demography
Jinquan Gong, Gewei Wang, Yafeng Wang, Yaohui Zhao
Summary: Based on the analysis of China's CHARLS data on elderly households, poverty among older Chinese is no longer concentrated in specific regions but determined by factors such as age, education level, and rural-urban disparities. Despite a reduction in poverty rates over the past decade, rural areas, low education, and older age continue to be the main predictors of poverty.
JOURNAL OF THE ECONOMICS OF AGEING
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Xinxin Chen, John Giles, Yao Yao, Winnie Yip, Qinqin Meng, Lisa Berkman, He Chen, Xi Chen, Jin Feng, Zhanlian Feng, Elena Glinskaya, Jinquan Gong, Perry Hu, Haidong Kan, Xiaoyan Lei, Xiao Liu, Andrew Steptoe, Gewei Wang, Harold Wang, Huali Wang, Xiaoyu Wang, Yafeng Wang, Li Yang, Luxia Zhang, Quan Zhang, Jing Wu, Zunyou Wu, John Strauss, James Smith, Yaohui Zhao
Article
Economics
Bo Hou, Gewei Wang, Yafeng Wang, Yaohui Zhao
Summary: Research shows that tapping into the older workforce is a potential economic solution to population aging, but health capacity to work is a crucial factor. Using the dual nature of the Chinese social security system as a benchmark can help estimate the excess health capacity among older urban workers more accurately compared to benchmarking against younger cohorts. According to the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, there are 31.2 million extra workers that can potentially be added to the workforce among urban Chinese aged 45-69.
CHINA ECONOMIC REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Lili Liu, Ming Zhu, Qinqin Meng, Yafeng Wang, Yaohui Zhao, Dawei Xie, Luxia Zhang, Ming-hui Zhao
Article
Economics
Hanxiao Cui, James P. Smith, Yaohui Zhao
JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
(2020)