Understanding healthy ageing in India: insights from multivariate regression trees.

Autor:	Das, Ayushi, Dhillon, Preeti
Předmět:	ENVIRONMENTAL health HEALTH services accessibility MENTAL health HEALTH status indicators EMPIRICAL research SEX distribution FUNCTIONAL status MULTIVARIATE analysis AGE distribution DESCRIPTIVE statistics LONGITUDINAL method GENDER inequality HEALTH behavior MARITAL status SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors MACHINE learning HEALTH equity NEEDS assessment ACTIVE aging SOCIAL classes COGNITION EDUCATIONAL attainment REGRESSION analysis ACTIVITIES of daily living SOCIAL participation WELL-being OLD age
Zdroj:	Aging Clinical & Experimental Research; 8/1/2024, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p1-10, 10p
Abstrakt:	Background: Population ageing represents a significant global challenge, particularly pronounced in countries like India. Aims: This study aims to explore how factors such as socio-economic status, behaviour, and health influence healthy ageing across the Indian older population. Methods: In this study, we utilized the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India – wave 1 dataset for analysis purposes. Scores were generated for five dimensions of healthy aging, including physical, functional, mental, cognitive, and social aspects and these scores were treated as the target variables. Multivariate Regression Trees analysis was employed to identify the behavioural and socio-demographic factors associated with each dimension of healthy ageing. Results: Years of education emerge as crucial across all dimensions, positively impacting cognitive health and mitigating age-related decline in healthy ageing. Marital status, engagement in household activities, spiritual practices, and living arrangements impacts the scores of different aspects of healthy ageing. Gender disparities in healthy aging are noticeable in the 60–74 age group, with women generally having lower scores. Safety of the living environment is a crucial determinant of the mental health of the elderly across all age groups.These findings highlight the complex interplay of factors in healthy ageing outcomes. Conclusion: Our study emphasizes the pivotal role of education in fostering healthy ageing in India. Factors such as environmental safety and social participation also influence well-being. Targeted interventions addressing education, gender equality, safety, and healthcare access are vital for enhancing the ageing experience and overall well-being of older adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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