Social isolation and risk of mortality in middle-aged and older adults with arthritis: a prospective cohort study of four cohorts.

ABSTRACT: Social isolation is common and associated with many adverse outcomes. The evidence regarding social isolation and mortality among middle-aged and older adults with arthritis was lacking. The study aimed to examine the association between social isolation and mortality in this population. This study used data from four prospective cohorts: National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), and Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). Individuals with arthritis (including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis) in these cohorts were included. Social isolation was assessed using self-reported questionnaires. Cox proportional hazards regression models were conducted to evaluate the

SUBMITTER: Ma C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11890775 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature