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Understanding healthy ageing in India: insights from multivariate regression trees
Ayushi Das1, Preeti Dhillon2,3
1International Institute for Population Sciences Deonar, Mumbai, 400088, India. ayushi.das1999@gmail.com.
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
|August 1, 2024
Summary
Education and environmental safety are key to healthy ageing in India. Interventions should focus on education, gender equality, and safe living environments to improve older adults' well-being.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Population ageing is a global challenge, with India facing significant demographic shifts.
- Understanding factors influencing healthy ageing is crucial for developing effective support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate socio-economic, behavioral, and health factors impacting healthy ageing in India.
- To identify key determinants for physical, functional, mental, cognitive, and social well-being in older adults.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) wave 1 dataset.
- Employed Multivariate Regression Trees analysis to identify associated factors.
- Generated scores for five dimensions of healthy ageing: physical, functional, mental, cognitive, and social.
Main Results:
- Education significantly enhances cognitive health and overall healthy ageing.
- Marital status, household activities, spirituality, and living arrangements influence healthy ageing dimensions.
- Gender disparities exist, with younger elderly women scoring lower; living environment safety is vital for mental health.
Conclusions:
- Education is paramount for promoting healthy ageing in India.
- Environmental safety and social participation are critical for elderly well-being.
- Targeted interventions in education, gender equality, safety, and healthcare access are essential for older adults.
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