Successful Aging in East Asia: Comparison Among China, Korea, and Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Heterogeneity in successful aging has been found across countries. Yet, comparable evidence is sparse except in North America and Europe. Extending prior research, this study examined the prevalence and correlates of successful aging in East Asia: China, Korea, and Japan.

Method

We used harmonized data sets from national surveys. A total of 6,479 participants (aged between 65 and 75) were analyzed. Using Rowe and Kahn's (1987, 1997) model, successful aging was defined as having no major diseases, no difficulty performing activities of daily living, obtaining a median or higher score on tests of cognitive function, and being actively engaged.

Results

The average prevalence of successful agers was 17.6%. There were variations in the global and specific measur

SUBMITTER: Nakagawa T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8495754 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature