A latent class analysis of health lifestyles and health outcomes among Chinese older adults

• DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x20001063
• Publication Date: 2020-08-06T08:53:11Z
• Authors: Li Zhang
• Keywords: Disadvantage; Chinese people; Self-rated health

Abstract Prior analyses have repeatedly documented the association between individual health behaviours and outcomes. Nonetheless, few studies taken a lifestyle theory approach to examine how shaped Chinese older adults’ status. Using most recent 2011–2012 data released by Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), latent class analysis was applied identify predominant lifestyles among adults aged 65–105. Four distinct classes representing emerged. Furthermore, research found way in which four can be predicted respondent's demographic socio-economic characteristics. In addition, were strongly associated with outcomes measured self-rated health, functional independence, cognitive function chronic diseases, even after controlling for features as well parental disadvantage. Findings supported cumulative disadvantage health. The highlighted importance of promoting improve