Association of objective and subjective socioeconomic status with intrinsic capacity deficits among community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults in China: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intrinsic capacity (IC), representing an individual's full range of physical and mental abilities, is influenced by objective socioeconomic status (SES); however, the impact of subjective SES remains unclear.

Objectives

This study aims to assess IC and investigate the relationship between SES and IC deficits, with a particular focus on the role of subjective SES.

Design

Cross-sectional study SETTING: 45 communities in two provinces in China PARTICIPANTS: Community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults aged 50 and above MEASUREMENTS: IC was assessed following the Integrated Care for Older People guideline. SES was measured through objective SES (education and occupation) and subjective SES (measured by MacArthur Scale). Ordinal logistic regression models wer

SUBMITTER: Tan F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12184038 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature