Digital divide as a determinant of health in the US older adults: prevalence, trends, and risk factors

R Yang, S Gao, Y Jiang - BMC geriatrics, 2024 - Springer
Background The rapid development of digital technologies has fundamentally changed the
care for older adults. However, not all older adults have equal opportunities to access and …

The effect of internet use on the health of middle-aged and older adults: evidences from China general social survey

Z Xue, C Liu - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background According to the United Nations classification of aging societies, China
is rapidly transitioning into a moderately aging society, facing significant challenges related …

The causal effect of Internet use on rural middle-aged and older adults' depression: A propensity score matching analysis

J Ma - Digital health, 2025 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective Depression among older adults is increasingly becoming a global public health
issue. Along with the rapid development of digital information technology, the Internet has …

Smartphone use, health-promoting behaviours and self-rated health among middle-aged and elderly people in rural areas

X Gan, X Liu, J Wu - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Objective Accounting for the convergence of digitalization and ageing, our study focused on
middle-aged and elderly people in rural areas. Moreover, the potential mechanisms by …

The impact of Internet use on the health status of Chinese women: the chain mediating effect of participation in cultural activities, physical exercise and social …

P Wei, T Qin, Y Xie - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Objective: The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of Internet use on the health
status of Chinese women, and to analyze the chain mediating role of participation in cultural …