Seasonal migration and healthy ageing in China: protocol for the Frigid-Tropical Migratory Population Health (ftMPH) cohort.

Junli Guo, Jinwei Tian, Yi Han, Shijiao Yan, Cheng Jin, Xinyi Chang, Xiaohong Wu, Wuqi Song, Fan Wang, Ben Zhang, Yong Ji

Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education and Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory for Tropical Cardiovascular Diseases Research, School of Public Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education and Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory for Tropical Cardiovascular Diseases Research, School of Public Health, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

As populations age and climate variability intensifies, seasonal migration has emerged as a strategy among older adults to reduce exposure to climatic extremes and optimise living conditions. In China, millions of older adults migrate annually between cold northern and tropical southern regions, providing a natural setting to examine the health effects of seasonal migration. The Frigid-Tropical Migratory Population Health (ftMPH) cohort was established to assess the short- and long-term health effects of this migration and the underlying biological, behavioural and social pathways.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the health effects of seasonal migration among older adults in China. This research is relevant as it explores environmental factors that may influence healthy aging and longevity, addressing potential strategies to improve health outcomes in aging populations.

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