Association of unhealthy lifestyle and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus with arthritis in middle-aged and elderly Chinese individuals: evidence from the CHARLS.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multimorbidity is an emerging global public health concern. However, the relationship between a healthy lifestyle, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and arthritis remains unclear. Our study aimed to evaluate the impact of a healthy lifestyle on the comorbidity of T2DM and arthritis in the Chinese population.

Methods

The data originated from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) and comprised 4,706 participants aged 45 years or over. The healthy lifestyle score (0-5) was determined by factors including smoking, drinking, physical activity, sleep and body mass index (BMI). T2DM was assessed using a self-reported physician diagnosis, fasting blood glucose levels ≥ 7.0 mmol/L, or a history of taking hypoglycaemic medication. Arthritis was evaluated

SUBMITTER: Zhang K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12504411 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature