A NOVEL APPLICATION OF BOLCK-CROON-HAGENAARS METHOD WITH MIXED-EFFECT LATENT CLASS ANALYSIS OF AGING TRAJECTORIES
2024

Analyzing Aging Trajectories Using a New Method

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Author Information

Author(s): Xia Weiyi, Zafar Anum, Jarrín Olga, Setoguchi Soko, Roy Jason, Lin Haiqun

Primary Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Hypothesis

This work aims to apply the Bolck–Croon–Hagenaars (BCH) method to assess the association between aging trajectories and risk factors.

Conclusion

The BCH method provides a more accurate assessment of the relationship between aging trajectories and risk factors compared to traditional methods.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study assesses the association between aging trajectories and risk factors.
  • It applies a new method to improve the accuracy of the analysis.

Takeaway

This study looks at how different factors affect the way people age by using a new method to analyze data.

Methodology

The study uses mixed-effect group-based trajectory modeling and the BCH method to analyze longitudinal data.

Participant Demographics

The study focuses on Medicare beneficiary decedents.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.2183

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