Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Latent transition of social participation and its effects on depression among older adults in China: A National Longitudinal Study.
As populations age, the issue of social participation among older adults has gained prominence. Studies indicate variability in social participation trajectories among this demographic, yet the transition patterns and their effects on depression remain unclear. This longitudinal study aims to explore the latent classes and transition patterns in social participation among older adults and to evaluate their effects on depression. ⋯ This research prompts a deep understanding of social participation dynamics in older adults and their effects on depression. Identifying social participation classes and transition patterns could inform interventions to enhance social participation and reduce depression among older adults.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Relationship between participation in projects of incentives to promote walking and healthy aging among the older population: A four-year longitudinal study.
This study aimed to evaluate the association between the Yokohama Walking Point Program, which promotes walking through feedback on step counts and incentives, and the extension of healthy life expectancy. ⋯ The use of pedometers and health point programs based on walking activity is associated with enhancing the health of older individuals participating in the program, representing a population-centric strategy targeting all citizens.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Unraveling the role of BMI and blood markers in the relationship between plant-based diets and osteoporosis: A prospective cohort study.
The potential adverse effects of plant-based diets on bone health have raised significant concern, while the prospective evidence is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the association between plant-based diet indexes and incident osteoporosis while exploring the underlying mechanisms involved in this relationship. ⋯ Adherence to a plant-based diet is associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis, with BMI and blood markers potentially contributing to this relationship. Notably, even a healthy plant-based diet necessitates attention to weight management to mitigate its impact on bone loss. These findings emphasize the importance of personalized dietary recommendations and lifestyle interventions to decrease the risk of osteoporosis.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Combined effects of sleep timing and nighttime sleep duration on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
While short sleep duration is linked to higher risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the combined effects of sleep timing and sleep duration on NAFLD are less explored. ⋯ Intermediate to late sleep timing, even with normal sleep duration, is associated with increased NAFLD risk. These findings underscore the importance of considering both sleep timing and sleep duration for NAFLD prevention, especially in men and individuals with cardiometabolic conditions.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Association of immigrant status with self-rated health in Spain: 2014-2020.
To examine inequalities in self-rated health between immigrant and native populations in 2014 and 2020, and whether these inequalities vary by sex/gender and social support. ⋯ Given the growth of the immigrant population in Spain and the importance of immigration as a social determinant of health, these findings call attention to a deeper examination of inequalities, with the aim of identifying potential factors leading to bad/poor rating of health over time.