Association of ambient temperature with social isolation among the community-dwelling Chinese older adults: A cross-sectional study in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The adverse health impacts of ambient temperature have been well-documented, encompassing not only the mortality and morbidity burden but also mood and mental health disorders. However, the relationship between temperature and social isolation remains unexplored. The objective of the current study was to investigate the potential associations between ambient temperature and social isolation among the aging population.

Methods

We took advantage of a cross-sectional survey conducted between January 2017 and November 2018 from a community service program special for older adults aged ≥60 who lived in a central community of Hong Kong. The personal social isolation was assessed by the validated Lubben Social Network Scale-6 (LSNS-6), with a score ranging from 0 to 30 a

SUBMITTER: Lai-Yi Wong E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11760327 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature