Urban-rural differentials in age-related biological risk among middle-aged and older Chinese.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess urban-rural differentials in age-related biological risk among middle-aged and older Chinese and links to individual and community characteristics.

Methods

Data come from the national baseline survey of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Biological risk is assessed using a set of measured biomarkers that reflect cardiovascular, metabolic, and inflammatory processes.

Results

Urban residents who are officially registered in urban areas have greater biological risk than rural residents. Having junior school or higher education provides an independent and persistent protective effect against biological risk and eliminates the effect of community-level measures. The reduced physical activity of urban dwellers with urban origins explain

SUBMITTER: Zhang YS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6556141 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature