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RESEARCH PAPER / 2025-12-21

Longitudinal associations between intergenerational education and sarcopenia: The role of reverse influence and psychosocial mediation.

Bo-Wen Lu, Jia-Cheng Li, Ming-Tao Wen, Yu-Qi Guo, Gang Li

The First Clinical Medical School, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong, 250014, Jinan, China. · pubmed

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the association between intergenerational educational attainment and sarcopenia risk in middle-aged and older Chinese adults, emphasizing the reverse intergenerational influence of offspring education. It also examines depression and emotional support as mediators in this relationship.

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Research summary

The paper claims that intergenerational educational attainment influences the risk of sarcopenia in middle-aged and older adults through psychosocial factors. This research is relevant as it explores the interplay between education and health outcomes in aging populations, potentially addressing factors that contribute to age-related decline.

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