The Association Between Physical Activity, Mental Status, and Social and Family Support with Five Major Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases Among Elderly People: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Rural Population in Southern China

The Association Between Physical Activity, Mental Status, and Social and Family Support with Five Major Non-Communicable Chronic Diseases Among Elderly People: A Cross-Sectional Study of a Rural Population in Southern China

Background: Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) have become the top threat in China. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of major NCDs among the elderly population in rural areas in southern China and explore its associated social determinants. Methods: A multistage cluster random sampl...

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Main Authors: Xiang Huang, Huajie Yang, Harry H.X. Wang, Yongjun Qiu, Xiujuan Lai, Zhiheng Zhou, Fangjian Li, Liwei Zhang, Jiaji Wang, Jimin Lei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-10-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
non-communicable chronic disease
activities of daily living
mental status
social relationship
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/12/10/13209

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