Living and neighborhood environments and anxiety symptoms among older adults in Anhui, China: evidence from a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to investigate the relationships between living and neighborhood environmental factors and anxiety symptoms among older adults residing in urban and rural areas of Anhui Province, China.

Methods

Data were collected from 5876 participants in a cross-sectional study carried out in four cities located in Anhui, China. Anxiety symptoms were evaluated via the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), and participants with scores of 5 and above were defined as having anxiety symptoms. The presence of dust and noise in the context of daily life was used to evaluate the living environment of the participants. The neighborhood environment was assessed by the availability of barrier-free facilities, proximity to facilities (supermarkets, restaurants, hospit

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11827291 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature