Urban-rural differences and bidirectional association between social participation and cognitive function among Chinese older adults: a 10-year prospective cohort study.

Wenjing Zhu, Jingwen Song, Yang Luo, Aijun Xu

School of Health Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 138 Xianlin Avenue, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210023, China.School of Health Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 138 Xianlin Avenue, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210023, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

China is experiencing rapid population aging and increasing dementia cases. Although existing evidence suggests a link between social participation (SP) and cognitive function (CF) in older adults, few studies have explored their long-term patterns and interplay across urban-rural groups.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the bidirectional association between social participation and cognitive function among older adults in China. This research is relevant as it explores factors that may influence cognitive health in aging populations, contributing to understanding the social determinants of longevity.

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