The association between household and family composition and mental health of the elderly: mediating role of lifestyle.

Mingxi DangYaojing ChenJohn S JiYutong ZhangChuansheng ChenZhanjun Zhang

Published in: BMC public health (2024)

Living with a spouse was associated with benefits for the mental health of middle-aged and older adults (especially older and female individuals), through modifying better lifestyles than those of individuals with the other two types of the household and family composition.

Keyphrases

mental health
physical activity
community dwelling
middle aged
mental illness
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease
weight loss