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  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Economics

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  • The State-owned Enterprises (SOE) reform in China (1996-2002) created widespread economic insecurity.
  • Understanding the long-term impact of early and mid-adulthood economic insecurity on cognitive function is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between exposure to economic insecurity during early and mid-adulthood and cognitive function in later life.
  • To quantify the impact of economic insecurity from the SOE reforms on cognitive decline.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS) 2014-2015.
  • Employed a difference-in-differences model analyzing 4536 urban dwellers exposed to SOE reforms (1996-2002).
  • Measured economic loss at the province-year level and cognitive function scores.

Main Results:

  • Economic insecurity exposure was significantly associated with decreased cognitive function.
  • A 1% increase in expected economic loss correlated with a 0.09-point decrease in cognitive function score.
  • SOE reforms led to an average cognitive function score decrease of at least 4.91%.

Conclusions:

  • Economic insecurity during formative adult years negatively impacts long-term cognitive health.
  • Cognitive health surveillance and psychological support are recommended for individuals facing economic insecurity.