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Iizuka G, Tsuji T, Ide K, Kondo K. Relationship between participation in projects of incentives to promote walking and healthy aging among the older population: A four-year longitudinal study. Prev Med 2024; 187:108125. [PMID: 39232992 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2024.108125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 08/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the association between the Yokohama Walking Point Program, which promotes walking through feedback on step counts and incentives, and the extension of healthy life expectancy. METHODS A total of 4298 individuals aged over 65 years who responded to the 2013 and 2016 surveys and who were not certified as needing long-term care in 2016 were included in this study. The participants were categorized into "non-participation," "participation without uploading," and "participation with uploading" groups based on their involvement and uploading of pedometer data. The objective variable was the occurrence of long-term care certification and deaths over the subsequent four years. A modified Poisson regression model was applied, adjusting for 15 variables before project initiation. RESULTS A total of 440 participants (10.2 %) were included in the "participation with uploading" group and 206 (4.8 %) in the "participation without uploading" group. Compared with "non-participation," the risk ratio was 0.77 (95 % confidence interval (CI): 0.59-0.99) for "participation with uploading" and 1.02 (95 % CI: 0.75-1.38) for "participation without uploading". In the sensitivity analysis censoring death as an inapplicable outcome and considering functional decline, participation with uploading showed a risk ratio of 0.79 (95 % CI: 0.60-1.04) for the likelihood of functional decline. CONCLUSIONS The use of pedometers and health point programs based on walking activity is associated with enhancing the health of older individuals participating in the program, representing a population-centric strategy targeting all citizens.
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- Gemmei Iizuka
- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-33, Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 263-8522, Japan; Tama Family Clinic, 337, Noboritoshinmachi, Tama-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 214-0013, Japan.
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- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-33, Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 263-8522, Japan; Institute of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 3-29-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0012, Japan.
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- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-33, Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 263-8522, Japan.
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- Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, 1-33, Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 263-8522, Japan; Center for Gerontology and Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, 7-430 Morioka-cho, Obu-shi, Aichi 474-8511, Japan.
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Lam A, Keenan K, Cézard G, Kulu H, Myrskylä M. Inequalities in Disability-Free and Disabling Multimorbid Life Expectancy in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United States. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 2024; 79:gbae093. [PMID: 38785331 PMCID: PMC11227002 DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbae093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To better understand variations in multimorbidity severity over time, we estimate disability-free and disabling multimorbid life expectancy (MMLE), comparing Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United States (US). We also assess MMLE inequalities by sex and education. METHODS Data come from the Costa Rican Study on Longevity and Healthy Aging (2005-2009), the Mexican Health and Aging Study (2012-2018), and the Health and Retirement Study (2004-2018). We apply an incidence-based multistate Markov approach to estimate disability-free and disabling MMLE and stratify models by sex and education to study within-country heterogeneity. Multimorbidity is defined as a count of 2 or more chronic diseases. Disability is defined using limitations in activities of daily living. RESULTS Costa Ricans have the lowest MMLE, followed by Mexicans, then individuals from the US. Individuals from the US spend about twice as long with disability-free multimorbidity compared with individuals from Costa Rica or Mexico. Females generally have longer MMLE than males, with particularly stark differences in disabling MMLE. In the US, higher education was associated with longer disability-free MMLE and shorter disabling MMLE. We identified evidence for cumulative disadvantage in Mexico and the US, where sex differences in MMLE were larger among the lower educated. DISCUSSION Substantial sex and educational inequalities in MMLE exist within and between these countries. Estimating disability-free and disabling MMLE reveals another layer of health inequality not captured when examining disability and multimorbidity separately. MMLE is a flexible population health measure that can be used to better understand the aging process across contexts.
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- Anastasia Lam
- Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Rostock, Germany
- School of Geography and Sustainable Development, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
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- School of Geography and Sustainable Development, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- School of Geography and Sustainable Development, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
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- Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Rostock, Germany
- Center for Social Data Science and Population Research Unit, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Zagonari F. Both religious and secular ethics to achieve both happiness and health: Panel data results based on a dynamic theoretical model. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0301905. [PMID: 38630659 PMCID: PMC11023590 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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This paper evaluates the direct and indirect impacts (and their interactions) of individual and social ethics from (primary, secondary, tertiary) education and religion (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism) on health and happiness in alternative religious contexts (majority and minority religions) and for alternative education policies (gross enrolment and per-student expenditure). It also specifies the time lag for the short-run indirect impact (and its size) of happiness on health and the long-run equilibria of both happiness and health. The statistical results show that there is no religious or secular ethics with beneficial impacts on both happiness and health at both the individual and social levels. Next, education policies have similar impacts on both happiness and health in all religious contexts, while most religious ethics have larger beneficial impacts on health and happiness if coupled with social and individual education policies, respectively. Combined statistical and analytical results show that the largest short-run indirect impact of happiness on health occurs after 4 years, where 1 out of 10 points of happiness produces approximately 3 additional years of healthy life expectancy at birth. Next, the long-run equilibria of both happiness and health are globally stable and are achieved after 8 years through oscillation dynamics.
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- Fabio Zagonari
- Dipartimento di Scienze per la Qualità della Vita, Università di Bologna, Rimini, Italy
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Jiménez-Maldonado A, Rentería I, Johnson DK, Moncada-Jiménez J, García-Suárez PC. Physical exercise and cognition in older adults, a scientific approach scanty reported in Latin America and Caribbean populations. Front Sports Act Living 2024; 6:1368593. [PMID: 38606115 PMCID: PMC11007137 DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1368593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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The advancement of public services, including the increased accessibility of health services, has led to a rise in life expectancy globally. As a result, aging populations are becoming more prevalent, raising concerns about cognitive decline. Fortunately, non-pharmacological methods, such as physical exercise, have been shown to mitigate the effects of aging on the brain. In this perspective article, we examined meta-analyses on the impact of physical exercise on cognition in older adults. The results indicate that combined exercise (i.e., aerobic plus strength training), has a significant positive effect on overall cognition and executive function. However, we found a lack of scientific studies on this topic in Latin American and Caribbean countries. Therefore, there is a pressing need for research to identify the feasibility of physical exercise interventions to improve cognitive skills in older adults from these regions.
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- Facultad de Deportes, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada, México
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- Department of Neurology, University of California, Davis, CA, United States
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- Human Movement Sciences Research Center (CIMOHU), University of Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica
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- Facultad de Deportes, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Ensenada, México
- Department of Health, Sports and Exercise Sciences, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Sandoval MH, Portaccio MEA, Albala C. Ethnic differences in disability-free life expectancy and disabled life expectancy in older adults in Chile. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:116. [PMID: 38297194 PMCID: PMC10829324 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04728-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Although about 10% of the Latin American population is indigenous, ethnic differences in disability-free life expectancy (DFLE) and life expectancy with disability (DLE) are unknown. OBJECTIVE To estimate disability-free life expectancy and disabled life expectancy among Mapuche (the largest indigenous group) and non-indigenous older adults aged 60 years or more in Chile. METHOD Disability was measured following a methodology that combines limitations of daily living, cognitive impairment and dependence previously validated in Chile. Finally, the DFLE was estimated using Sullivan's method combining life tables by ethnicity and disability proportions from the EDES survey designed for the study of ethnic differentials in health and longevity in Chile. RESULTS Non-Indigenous people have a higher total and Disability-free life expectancy compared to Mapuche people at all ages. While at age 60 a Mapuche expects to live 18.9 years, of which 9.4 are disability-free, a non-Indigenous expects to live 26.4 years, of which 14 are disability-free. In addition, although the length of life with disability increases with age for both populations, Mapuche who survive to age 80 or 90 expect to live 84% and 91% of their remaining life with disability, higher proportions compared to non-indigenous people (62.9% and 75%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS This is the first study addressing inequities in DFLE between the Mapuche and non-Indigenous population, reflected in lower total life expectancy, lower DFLE and higher DLE in Mapuche compared to the non-Indigenous population. Our results underscore the need for increased capacity to monitor mortality risks among older people, considering ethnic differences.
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- Moisés H Sandoval
- Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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- Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Osuna M, Farina M, Ailshire J. Disabled life expectancy among older Colombian men and women. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296638. [PMID: 38206966 PMCID: PMC10783758 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Colombia's population is rapidly aging and older adults are living longer, however, we have limited information on the level of disability and number of years older Colombians spend with disability. We estimated age-and-gender specific ADL, IADL and mobility disability prevalence and disabled life expectancy (DLE) and to examined gender differences. Life tables came from the Colombian vital statistics and disability prevalence data came from the cross-sectional 2015 Colombia National Survey of Health, Well-being, and Aging. Disabled life expectancy (DLE) was calculated using Sullivan's method. About one-third to one-half of remaining years will be spent with IADL or mobility disability. The remaining years of life spent with ADL was relatively low at younger ages, but by age 85, about half of remaining life will be spent with disability. Compared to men, women had higher levels of disability and are estimated to spend more years with disability. Gender differences in ADL did not emerge until ages 70 and older. Older Colombians, in particularly women, are estimated to live a significant proportion of their life with disability, particularly IADL and mobility disability. High levels of disability are concerning because the country lacks adequate infrastructure and has limited options for long term care.
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- Margarita Osuna
- Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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- Department of Human Development and Family Science, Austin, Texas, United States of America
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- Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
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Meng D, Sun C. Subjective well-being patterns in older men and women without someone to confide in: a latent class analysis approach. Front Public Health 2024; 11:1286627. [PMID: 38249402 PMCID: PMC10796680 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1286627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to identify the latent subtypes of subjective well-being (SWB) and associated factors in older adults without a confidant in China. Methods The data came from the most recent (seventh) wave (2018) of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). This cross-sectional study included 350 older adults who lacked a close confidant. We utilized latent class analysis and multiple logistic regression models to examine the latent SWB subtypes and associated factors. Results Three distinct patterns of SWB were identified: the very low SWB class (32%), the medium-low SWB class (46%), and the low evaluative and high affective SWB class (22%). The results indicated that compared to the low evaluative and high affective SWB class, respondents who self-rated their health as not good, currently drank alcohol and rated their financial status as poor/very poor were more likely to be in the very low SWB class, while those who participated in social activities were less likely to be in the very low SWB class. Respondents who had limitations in instrumental activity of daily living (IADL) and rated their financial status as poor/very poor were more likely to be in the medium-low SWB class. However, gender did not affect SWB patterns. Conclusion Our findings highlight awareness of the heterogeneity of SWB in older adults without close confidants and provide valuable information for the development of tailored intervention programs to improve their well-being.
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- Dijuan Meng
- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Aalto UL, Knuutila M, Lehti T, Jansson A, Kautiainen H, Öhman H, Strandberg T, Pitkälä KH. Being actively engaged in life in old age: determinants, temporal trends, and prognostic value. Aging Clin Exp Res 2023:10.1007/s40520-023-02440-9. [PMID: 37225934 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-023-02440-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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PURPOSE Recently, the concept of successful ageing has shifted from healthy ageing to active ageing, the latter emphasising even more the subjective perspective. Active agency is a marker for better functioning. However, the concept of active ageing lacks a clear definition so far. The specific aims of the study were to identify the determinants of being actively engaged in life (BAEL), to explore the changes in BAEL over 3 decades, and to explore the prognostic value of BAEL. METHODS This is a repeated cross-sectional cohort study of older (≥ 75 years) community-dwelling people in Helsinki in 1989 (N = 552), 1999 (N = 2396), 2009 (N = 1492), and 2019 (N = 1614). The data were gathered by a postal questionnaire at each time point. Being actively engaged in life was defined by two questions "Do you feel needed?" and "Do you have plans for the future?", which was further converted into BAEL score. RESULTS An increasing temporal trend in BAEL score was observed through the study years. Male sex, good physical functioning and subjective health, and meaningful social contacts were determinants for higher BAEL score. Active agency measured by BAEL score predicted lower 15-year mortality. CONCLUSIONS Older home-dwelling, urban Finnish people have become more actively engaged in recent years. The underlying causes are diverse but improved socioeconomic status observed over the study years was one of them. Social contacts and not feeling lonely were found to be determinants for being actively engaged. Two simple questions describing active engagement in life may help to predict mortality among older people.
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- Ulla L Aalto
- Department of Geriatrics, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Primary Health Care Unit, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Social Services and Health Care, City of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Primary Health Care Unit, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Social Services and Health Care, City of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Oulunkylä Rehabilitation Center, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- The Finnish Association for the Welfare of Older Adults, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Geriatrics, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Geriatrics, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Center for Life Course Health Research, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Gao J, Wang Y, Xu J, Jiang J, Yang S, Xiao Q. Life expectancy among older adults with or without frailty in China: multistate modelling of a national longitudinal cohort study. BMC Med 2023; 21:101. [PMID: 36927351 PMCID: PMC10021933 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-023-02825-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Little is known about life expectancy (LE) with or without frailty. We aimed to estimate the total LE and duration of the state of frailty in China. METHODS This study included older adults aged 65 years and older from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Study (CLHLS). Frailty status was classified into robust, pre-frailty and frailty based on a cumulative deficit model. Total and specific frailty state LEs at 65 years of age were estimated and stratified by demographic characteristics, behaviours, and psychosocial factors using continuous-time multistate modelling. RESULTS The total LE of older adults aged 65 years in China was 14.74 years on average (95% CI: 14.52-14.94), of which 4.18 years (95% CI: 4.05-4.30) were robust, 7.46 years (95% CI: 7.31-7.61) pre-frail and 3.10 years (95% CI: 3.01-3.20) frail. Older adults with higher robust LE included men (4.71 years, 95% CI: 4.56-4.88), married older adults (4.41 years, 95% CI: 4.27-4.56), those engaging in physical activity (4.41 years, 95% CI: 4.23-4.59), those consuming fruits daily (4.48 years, 95% CI: 4.22-4.77) and those with high social participation (4.39 years, 95% CI: 4.26-4.53). Increased educational attainment were gradually associated with increased robust LE. CONCLUSIONS Frailty may lead to a reduced total LE and robust LE of older adults in China. In addition to finding inequalities in total and robust LEs by socioeconomic status, our findings also highlight that healthy behaviours and social participation may ease frailty-related reductions in total and robust LE. Our findings imply that national life-course strategies aimed at frailty screening and psychosocial and behavioural interventions could be important for health aging in China.
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- Junling Gao
- grid.8547.e0000 0001 0125 2443School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
- Collaborative Innovation Cooperative Unit of National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Shanghai, 200032 China
- grid.452344.0Core Unit of Shanghai Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Shanghai, 200040 China
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- grid.8547.e0000 0001 0125 2443School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
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- grid.8547.e0000 0001 0125 2443School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
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- grid.8547.e0000 0001 0125 2443School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
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- grid.8547.e0000 0001 0125 2443School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
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- grid.8547.e0000 0001 0125 2443School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
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Emotional State, Life Satisfaction and Worries Regarding COVID-19 in Spanish and Chilean Adolescents during Spring 2020. Scand J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Psychol 2022; 10:144-152. [PMID: 36687262 PMCID: PMC9828208 DOI: 10.2478/sjcapp-2022-0015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background The lockdown due to COVID-19, has affected the mental health of the population. Recent literature suggests a greater psychological impact on adolescents regardless of their cultural background. Objective The aim is to analyze the emotional state, life satisfaction and worries about COVID-19 in Chilean and Spanish adolescents. Method A total of 1078 adolescents (M=15.18; SD=1.25) completed the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, the COVID-19 Worry Scale and the Life Satisfaction Scale. The design was cross-sectional and descriptive. Descriptive analyses, t-tests, and linear regressions were performed. Results More emotional symptoms, worries and lower life satisfaction were observed in Chile. Girls had more worries and emotional symptoms. An affected psychological state is also observed in Spanish adolescents, especially in Chilean adolescents. Worries about COVID-19 affect depression, anxiety, stress and life satisfaction in both samples. Conclusions Further research is needed to prevent psychological distress in future pandemics. Developing tailored interventions are encouraged.
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Santos-Jaén JM, León-Gómez A, Valls Martínez MDC, Gimeno-Arias F. The Effect of Public Healthcare Expenditure on the Reduction in Mortality Rates Caused by Unhealthy Habits among the Population. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:2253. [PMID: 36360592 PMCID: PMC9690828 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10112253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 09/08/2024] Open
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The health systems of developed countries aim to reduce the mortality rates of their populations. To this end, they must fight against the unhealthy habits of citizens, such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and sedentarism, since these result in a large number of deaths each year. Our research aims to analyze whether an increase in health resources influences the number of deaths caused by the unhealthy habits of the population. To achieve this objective, a sample containing key indicators of the Spanish health system was analyzed using the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) method. The results show how increasing public health spending and, thus, the resources allocated to healthcare can curb the adverse effects of the population's unhealthy habits. These results have important implications for theory and practice, demonstrating the need for adequate investment in the healthcare system to reduce mortality among the population.
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- Department of Finance and Accounting, University of Malaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain
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- Mediterranean Research Center on Economics and Sustainable Development, 04120 Almería, Spain
- Economics and Business Department, University of Almeria, 04120 Almeria, Spain
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Rojas-Montesino E, Méndez D, Espinosa-Parrilla Y, Fuentes E, Palomo I. Analysis of Scientometric Indicators in Publications Associated with Healthy Aging in the World, Period 2011-2020. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:8988. [PMID: 35897359 PMCID: PMC9329745 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19158988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Today, the world population is aging at a fast rate. This scenario of the accelerated aging of human populations entails increased concern for healthy aging that is associated with a rise in scientific production related to the topic. In this study, the Scopus database from Elsevier was used, with a final search carried out on 5 January 2022, and various bibliometric indicators were obtained from SciVal. The study was fundamentally intended to characterize, determine trends, and understand the evolution and current state of research on the concept of "healthy aging" in the last decade. We found that there has been proportionally greater and more accelerated growth in the subject with respect to the general productivity of the world and that countries with high life expectancies tend to have made more effort to investigate this topic. The "hottest" research areas were found to be related to the cognitive aspect and the biological mechanisms involved in aging.
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- Eric Rojas-Montesino
- Departamento de Cienciometría, Dirección de Investigación, Vicerrectoría Académica, Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile;
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- Thrombosis Research Center, Interuniversity Center for Healthy Aging, Medical Technology School, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunohaematology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile;
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- Escuela de Medicina, Universidad de Magallanes, Punta Arenas 6200000, Chile;
- Genómica Evolutiva y Médica de Magallanes (GEMMa), Centro Asistencial, Docente y de Investigación (CADI-UMAG), Punta Arenas 6200000, Chile
- Interuniversity Center for Healthy Aging, Punta Arenas 6200000, Chile
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- Thrombosis Research Center, Interuniversity Center for Healthy Aging, Medical Technology School, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunohaematology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile;
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- Departamento de Cienciometría, Dirección de Investigación, Vicerrectoría Académica, Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile;
- Thrombosis Research Center, Interuniversity Center for Healthy Aging, Medical Technology School, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunohaematology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile;
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