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Geographical specific association between lifestyles and multimorbidity among adults in China

Rong, Peixi, Chen, Yukui, Dang, Yusong, Duan, Xinyu, Yan, Mingxin, Zhao, Yaling, Chen, Fangyao, Zhou, Jing, Wang, Duolao ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2788-2464 and Pei, Leilei (2023) 'Geographical specific association between lifestyles and multimorbidity among adults in China'. PLoS ONE, Vol 18, Issue 6, e0286401.

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Abstract

The relationship between lifestyles and multimorbidity is well established, but previous studies have often neglected the role of spatial heterogeneity. Thus, this study is the first to explore this association in Chinese adults from a spatial perspective using a geographically weighted logistic regression (GWLR) model and describe the geographical characteristics across different regions. According to 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) database, a total of 7101 subjects were finally included, with 124 prefecture-level administrative regions in China. Non-spatial and GWLR model were used for analysis, and gender stratification analysis was also performed. Data were visualized through ArcGIS 10.7. The results showed that a total prevalence of approximately 5.13% of multimorbidity, and among participants with multimorbidity, the separate prevalence of hypertension, diabetes or high blood sugar, heart disease, and stroke were 4.45%, 2.32%, 3.02%, and 1.41%, respectively. The GWLR model indicated that current (OR: 1.202–1.220) and former smokers (OR: 1.168–1.206) may be important risk factors for multimorbidity in adults, especially in north and west among male. Past drinkers (OR: 1.233–1.240), especially in eastern China, contribute to the development of the multimorbidity in men but not in women. Vigorous-intensity activities (OR: 0.761–0.799) were negatively associated with multimorbidity in the west, with no gender difference. Depression (OR: 1.266–1.293) appeared to increase the risk for multimorbidity, with the weakest effects in central China and no gender difference. There was an interaction between light activities and gender (P = 0.024). The prevalence of multimorbidity differed across various areas of the province. The role of geographical variations in lifestyles and multimorbidity may provide valuable information for developing site-specific intervention strategies.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: WA Public Health > WA 30 Socioeconomic factors in public health (General)
Faculty: Department: Clinical Sciences & International Health > Clinical Sciences Department
Digital Object Identifer (DOI): https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286401
SWORD Depositor: JISC Pubrouter
Depositing User: JISC Pubrouter
Date Deposited: 08 Jun 2023 12:24
Last Modified: 08 Jun 2023 12:24
URI: https://archive.lstmed.ac.uk/id/eprint/22603

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