What Makes for Healthy Ageing in the Torres Strait?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Many studies focus on impediments to healthy ageing, but few examine factors leading to healthy ageing. Whilst many older First Nations people are ageing well, few studies have examined this issue in First Nations people. This study examined indicators associated with healthy ageing in the Torres Strait region of Queensland, Australia.

Methods

Data from a Torres Strait Dementia Prevalence Study (2015-2018) were used to explore indicators of healthy ageing in 249 participants. A specific Torres Strait Healthy Ageing Index was created, based on 10 indicators from the dataset. One point was assigned for each indicator, with higher scores representing healthier ageing. This Index was then used to assess healthy ageing in a subset of participants aged 70 years and older

SUBMITTER: Wapau C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887416 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature