Obesity and smoking are two major public health challenges that both significantly contribute to morbidity mortality worldwide. This study investigated the associations between behaviors obesity among men in Taiwan, with a focus on body mass index (BMI) waist circumference (WC) as indicators of general abdominal obesity. The sample consisted 27,908 categorized into five groups based their specific statuses: never smoker (NS), former (FS), light-intensity (LIS), moderate-intensity (MIS),...

Abstract Background Aging is an inevitable process of life development. These physical changes may cause a decline in the functional adaptability and health older adults. This study aims to determine if association exists between health-related fitness measurements self-reported status Taiwanese Methods A total 22,389 adults aged 65 years or were recruited as participants. Demographic characteristics, habits, anthropometric assessments, measurements, from this dataset analyzed using...

In terms of public health, obesity and overweight have become major concerns worldwide. Nevertheless, regarding body composition, it is important to a more precise understanding the fat-to-muscle ratio. Hence, this study aimed adopt bioelectrical impedance measurements test fat percentage (BF%) determine associations between health-related physical fitness both (BF) distribution BF risk in Taiwanese adults. We conducted cross-sectional reviewed data derived from Taiwan’s Scientific Physical...

Background The highest proportion of smoking behavior occurs in male adults Taiwan. However, to our knowledge, no study has investigated the relationship between and health-related physical fitness according education level, health status, betel nut-chewing status obesity aged 18 years or older Aims This aimed determine associations cigarette performance Taiwanese adults. Methods was a cross-sectional conducted on 27,908 (aged 23–64 years) who participated Taiwan's National Physical Fitness...

Introduction. This article describes the Mississippi Healthy Aging Data Report, which includes 125 indicators reported at county and state level.

A previous study provided reference data on the age and gender distribution of anthropometric parameters in Taiwanese adults. However, there are very few large-scale analyses older adults Taiwan. Therefore, main purpose this was to describe gender- age-specific distributions measurements anthropometry assessments This a cross-sectional conducted 22,389 aged 65 years or (8017 males 14,372 females) who participated Taiwan's National Physical Fitness Survey 2014-2015. All participants were...

The primary aim of this study was to examine the relationships between smoking status and health-related physical fitness balance ability in older males residing Taiwan. This investigation adopted a cross-sectional design, utilizing data from 7688 who took part 2014-2015 wave National Physical Fitness Survey Various sources, including standardized structured questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, assessments, tests, were analyzed. participants divided into three categories based on...

Abstract Advances in digital information technology and population aging are two hallmarks of the 21st century. Modern students increasingly dependent on their education. However, how to make less exclusive young remains an important issue. The COVID-19 pandemic has also popularized remote learning use communication software among all ages. Teaching remotely broadened access education for Therefore, help older people achieve goal lifelong critical. This presentation will review literature...

Objectives: This study examined the association between self-reported visual difficulty and age-related cognitive declines among older Chinese adults how timing of onset plays a role in trajectories. Methods: Data were drawn from 2011–2018 wave China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study, involving 9974 respondents aged 60 years or (mean age 65.44 years, range 60–101 years). Results: At baseline, 14.16% had difficulty. Growth curve models showed that with experienced faster decline function...

Abstract Objective Studies have shown an association between perceived social support and life satisfaction. However, fewer studies covered the racial/ethnic disparities in this association. This study looks to address gap by assessing how differs across racial ethnic groups their Methods cross-sectional used data from 2020 Health Retirement Study (HRS). The respondents include individuals 55 older without any missing survey responses (n=1,901). was assessed using summary score of...

Abstract Previous studies have shown that smoking tobacco and alcohol consumption impact individuals’ cognitive health. However, less focused on cross-national comparisons of the effects health their differential across gender. This cross-sectional study used Health Retirement Study (HRS) 2018 (N= 7,467) Taiwan Longitudinal in Aging (TLSA) 2019 (N=2,776) for comparison. The function scores HRS are from Telephone Interview Cognitive Status-Modified (TICS-M; range: 0-35). For TLSA, Montreal...

Abstract Depression in older adults is a significant public health issue, affecting all aspects of their well-being, independence, and quality life. This cross-sectional study describes county rates depression daily life difficulties (ambulatory difficulty, self-care independent living difficulty) Mississippi. We then explored if there was an association between the disability measures 82 counties Small area estimation techniques were used to calculate using data from: American Community...

Abstract Objective Loneliness is a risk factor for negative health outcomes; however, little attention has been paid to the role of parental status as contributor loneliness in later life. Limited research explored how this association may vary based on levels friend support, strain, and gender. This study addresses these gaps by exploring whether those who are childless, have less support or female at higher loneliness. Methods cross-sectional used pooled data from 11,900 older adults 50...

Abstract Optimal sleep duration is critical for older adults’ health and either too long or short potentially leads to mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, distress. This study explores the association between depression among adults, with a focus on whether education achievement buffers association. To create pooled cross-sectional dataset, we combined data from National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) of two consecutive waves (2015-16 2017-18). Our analysis includes...

Abstract Lung cancer screening (LCS) offers a teachable moment for smoking cessation, but socioeconomic status (SES) may affect treatment success. This study assesses whether educational level or neighborhood SES are associated with abstinence and completion of cessation intervention offered in the LCS context. is secondary analysis clinical trial (NCT03611881) testing effectiveness older smokers scheduled (N=615). Outcomes were self-reported 7-day follow-up at 6-months. Independent...

Abstract Background Poor health behaviors such as smoking tobacco, alcohol consumption, and limited physical activity may be associated with poor cognitive health. Unhealthy often co-occur, little research has examined the combined or cumulative effects of unhealthy on This examines how common co-occur their associations among older U.S. adults. Methods cross-sectional study used 2018’s Health Retirement Study (HRS) data, including 7,467 respondents aged 65 older. Cognitive function scores...

Abstract Background Cognitive function has been linked to factors including physical health and individual characteristics (e.g., race, ethnicity). However, few studies have examined these associations simultaneously. Therefore, this study the relationship between chronic conditions cognitive function, whether differed for people across race ethnicity among adults 65 years old older in United States. Method This cross‐sectional uses data from 2018 Health Retirement Study (HRS). The sample...

In this study, we aimed to determine the associations among health-related physical fitness measurements, waist circumference (WC), and abdominal obesity risk in Taiwanese adults. We conducted a cross-sectional study based on data from 2017 Taiwan Scientific Physical Fitness Survey (the TSPFS). collected responses 17,973 participants (7907 men 10,066 women) aged 23–64 years for study. The completed protocol with standardized structural questionnaire series of measurements. measurements...

Abstract Sensory impairment (SI) is a contributor to poor mental health and cognitive decline for older adults, the likelihood of having sensory increases with age. However, association between cognition still under-investigated potential mechanisms SI-cognition link not clear. This study examines relationships impairment, depression, function among adults in China. Using nationally representative data from China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study 2018, we conducted cross-sectional...

Abstract Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the associations self-reported happiness with body mass index and obesity risks among young adults aged in Taiwan. Methods: A cross-sectional conducted secondary data sets from Taiwan National Physical Activity Survey, a nationally representative survey Taiwan's population. total 10,638 18-44 years were ultimately enrolled August October 2020. Demographic characteristics, health status, self- evaluations (comprising height,...

Proxy respondents are an important tool in survey research, especially among people with cognitive impairment. However, proxy may be unable to accurately answer subjective instruments for cognitively impaired persons. This study investigates the mediating effect of status on relationship between impairment and subjectively rated health. Respondents from 2018 wave Health Retirement Study (N = 17,146) were included, Baron Kenny method assessed potential role having a Subjectively health...

Abstract Measures of population health can be a tool to advance healthy equity, because they identify disparities that may otherwise go undetected. In this study, we examined if community rates sensory impairments (vision and/or hearing difficulty) had any association with self-reported cognitive difficulties among older adults. Understanding the distribution multiple conditions impact function and independent living geographic hotspots in need supportive interventions. We describe...

Abstract Everyday life information acquisition refers to the incidental ways people obtain through daily activities such as reading, watching television, or communicating with friends rather than intentional purposive seeking behaviors. It has been identified a fundamental way informational resources and is potential means promote social connections engagement among older adults. Research shown that are protective factors of depression for However, little research explored how behaviors...

Abstract Disparities in healthy aging have been attributed to race, gender, SES, and zipcode. The Mississippi Healthy Aging Data Report (HADR) is a new resource the state advance age-friendly progress reporting 150 indicators related for 82 counties. present study explored how race place may be associated with community health outcomes. main data sources include American Community Survey, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Centers Medicare Medicaid Services. Bivariate statistical...