Background Although a number of studies have examined the effect of the out-migration of
children on the mental health of 'left behind'elderly parents, research on the consequences …

With an increase in rural-to-urban migration, a rapidly aging population, and the rising risk of
developing noncommunicable diseases in China, it is important to understand the …

Objectives Multimorbidity is a growing public health problem. The objective of this study was
to investigate the impact of multimorbidity on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of the …

Purpose To analyze health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and related factors among elderly
persons receiving community-based home care and institutional care in Guangzhou, a large …

Three decades of rapid economic development in China have not only benefited millions of
Chinese by improving their living standards but have also dramatically increased the …

Abstract Objective In China, elderly make up a large proportion of the society, but their
mental health is often overlooked. The aim of this study is to compare mental health and …

Population aging has become a major challenge for the Chinese government. Based on the
Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) in 2018, this study adopts the …

Background: Ageing is a major known risk factor that is a threat to human health. To date,
many studies have investigated quality of life (QOL) among the elderly population in the …

Background Hearing loss is highly prevalent and associated with reduced well-being in
older adults. But little is known about the role of social factors in the association of hearing …

Purpose Physical health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is associated with adverse health
outcomes, including hospitalizations and all-cause mortality. However, little is known about …