Solid fuel use, socioeconomic status and depression: a cross-study of older adults in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indoor air pollution causes severe psychological stress and promotes depression. A better understanding of the impact of solid fuel consumption and socioeconomic indicators on mental health is critical to promote successful aging. In this study, we analyzed the relationship of depression with socioeconomic status (SES) and solid fuel use, and illustrated the mediating role of solid fuel use in the relationship between SES and depression.

Methods

9250 participants from the 2018 wave of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey were included in this study. A logistic regression analysis was used to calculate odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of depression for different types of fuel consumption. The stepwise approach and the Sobel test were us

SUBMITTER: Duan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10829389 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature