Influence of hypertension diagnosis and subjective life expectancy on health behaviors among middle-aged and older Chinese adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Hypertension can lead to significant health complications if left unmanaged due to unhealthy behaviors. This study investigates hypertension related health behaviors of middle-aged and older Chinese adults, investigating whether a hypertension diagnosis and individuals' subjective life expectancy (SLE) might prompt positive changes in their health behaviors.

Methods

The participants in this study were Chinese adults aged 45 years and older, selected from the 2013-2020 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Linear mixed-effects models were employed to investigate the influence of receiving a hypertension diagnosis, as well as SLE, on hypertension related behaviors.

Results

Among the respondents, 27.65% reported doctor-diagnosed hypertension, while 1

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744006 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature