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ArticleJournal of global health2023

Decomposing the change in the cognitive function gap between older men and women over time in China: The Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey.

Na Cao, Xin Zeng, Peigang Wang

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Na Cao *
Xin Zeng *
Peigang Wang

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Abstract

Background: This study explored how modifiable social determinants of cognitive function can influence these gender gaps. Methods: We utilized six waves of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), including 56,127 individuals aged 65+. The Kitagawa-Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition approach was used for the analysis. Results: Older women consistently had lower average levels of cognitive function than men in each period, but the gap is narrowing. From 2002 to 2018, the gender gap in cognitive function decreased by 1.45 (95% confidence interval (CI) = -1.843, -1.097) points. The coefficients for the endowment effects decreased from 0.387 (95% CI = -0.563, -0.211) to 1.789 (95% CI = -2.471, -1.107) from 2005 to 2018. Lifestyle changes, social participation, and physical health factors significantly contributed to explaining the changes in gender gaps in cognitive function. Conclusions: Among these contributing factors, lifestyle, social participation, and physical health have emerged as pivotal elements in reducing the gender gap in cognitive function. Targeted interventions for these variables are essential among older women to narrow the cognitive gender gaps effectively.

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CognitionEast Asian PeopleAgedChinaFemaleHealth StatusHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleSocial Participation

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