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Abstract
This study examines the effects of community-based health education (CBHE) on the well-being of older adults in China. Using data from the 2018 wave of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), we first estimate ordinary least square (OLS) regressions to assess the association between CBHE participation and three health outcomes-self-rated health, self-rated quality of life, and anxiety. To ensure robustness, we complement our main analyses with entropy balancing, ordered logit models, propensity score matching (PSM), and alternative health indicators. Results indicate that CBHE participants report significantly better self-rated health, higher quality of life, and lower anxiety than non-participants. These benefits are most pronounced among rural residents, young-old adults (aged 65-79), and those with lower incomes. We conclude that early and targeted CBHE interventions-particularly focused on vulnerable subgroups in rural and low-income areas-are vital for improving health equity among China's aging population.
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The Journal of Applied Gerontology (JAG) is the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society. It features articles that focus on research applications intended to improve the quality of life of older persons or to enhance our understanding of age-related issues that will eventually lead to such outcomes. We construe application broadly and encourage contributions across a range of applications toward those foci, including interventions, methodology, policy, and theory. Manuscripts from all disciplines represented in gerontology are welcome. Because the circulation and intended audience of JAG is global, contributions from international authors are encouraged.
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