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How does urbanization affect the cognitive function among older adults: A geospatial analysis in China.
Tian, Wenxin; Cao, Kai; Kwan, Mei-Po; Chiu, Marcus Yu Lung; Chen, Huashuai.
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  • Tian W; School of Geographic Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China; Key Lab of Geographic Information Science (Ministry of Education), East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
  • Cao K; School of Geographic Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China; Key Lab of Geographic Information Science (Ministry of Education), East China Normal University, Shanghai, China. Electronic address: kcao@geo.ecnu.edu.cn.
  • Kwan MP; Department of Geography and Resource Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; Institute of Space and Earth Information Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; Institute of Future Cities, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
  • Chiu MYL; School of Health and Wellbeing, Bolton University, Bolton, UK; Centre of Mental Health and Society, Bangor University, Bangor, UK; Felizberta Lo Padilla Tong School of Social Sciences, Saint Francis University, Hong Kong, China.
  • Chen H; Business School, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, China. Electronic address: huashuai.chen@gmail.com.
Health Place ; 88: 103259, 2024 Jul.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38776750
ABSTRACT
There has been a plethora of studies on urbanization and older adults, and more recent ones on how older adults adapt to this process with their cognitive competence. Yet it has been unclear about the relationship between them, like how the level and rate of urbanization affect the cognitive function among older adults. This study sourced, formed, and analyzed a set of geospatial big datasets from different sources, such as the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) data, and the NPP/VIIRS nighttime light (NTL) data. Results showed a generally negative linear association between the rate of urbanization and cognitive performance among older adults in China. The "U" shaped non-linear relationship between urbanization level and cognitive function, as well as the tipping point, were identified. At the same time, it should be noted that mediators such as education, physical activity, social activity, and community elderly service might be able to mitigate these negative associations. Furthermore, older adults living in eastern regions or urban areas appeared to have better cognitive function than those living in mid-western regions or rural areas in China. The findings also pointed to the importance of focusing on older adults with poor cognitive health status in rapidly urbanizing areas.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Urbanización / Cognición Límite: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Health Place Asunto de la revista: EPIDEMIOLOGIA / SAUDE PUBLICA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: China Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Urbanización / Cognición Límite: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Health Place Asunto de la revista: EPIDEMIOLOGIA / SAUDE PUBLICA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: China Pais de publicación: Reino Unido