Cumulative (Dis)Advantages in Cognitive Health: Rural/Urban Residency, Household Registration Status, and Cognitive Aging among Older Chinese Adults.

Jen-Hao Chen, Qian Song, Yuan S Zhang

Department of Sociology and Department of Psychology, National Chengchi University, Taipei City, Taiwan.Department of Sociology and Department of Psychology, National Chengchi University, Taipei City, Taiwan. · pubmed

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Abstract

This study examined the relationship between rural/urban residency, household registration (hukou) status, and cognitive aging trajectories among older Chinese adults, aiming to understand how cumulative (dis)advantages across the life course contribute to differences in later-life cognitive health.

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Research summary

The paper claims that rural/urban residency and household registration status influence cognitive aging trajectories among older Chinese adults. This study is relevant as it explores social determinants of cognitive health, which can inform interventions aimed at improving longevity and cognitive aging outcomes.

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