Sex differences in the association between latent class of lifestyle and disability among older adults in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A healthy lifestyle may prevent disability for older adults. But research to date is limited to a single lifestyle behavior and ignore sex difference in the lifestyle-disability association. This study aimed at identifying sex-specific latent classes of lifestyle and their relationship with disability among older Chinese adults.

Methods

Data were obtained from adults aged 65 years or above in the 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey, a nationally representative sample of older adults in China. We used latent class analysis to categorize participants into subgroups based on three dimensions of lifestyle factors: health behaviors, psychological wellbeing, and social engagement. Disability was assessed by the activities of daily living (ADL). Multivaria

SUBMITTER: Shi Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7976722 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature