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Decomposition and comparative analysis of differences in depressive symptoms between urban and rural older adults: Evidence from a national survey
Differences in Depression Symptoms Between Older Adults Living in Cities and Rural Areas
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Abstract
The percentage of depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults was 11.72%, with rural individuals experiencing higher rates than urban counterparts.
- Rural older adults had a depressive symptom rate of 12.41%, while urban older adults had a rate of 10.13%.
- A significant portion, 73.96%, of the difference in depressive symptoms between urban and rural elderly was explained by various factors.
- Key contributing factors included annual income (31.51%), education level (28.05%), and self-reported health (24.18%).
- Personal lifestyle factors, such as sleep time and exercise, also played a role, with sleep time affecting depressive symptoms by -25.67% and exercise by 17.72%.
- The findings suggest that socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and health status differences are associated with the prevalence of depressive symptoms.
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