Impact of Where You Live on Health and Cognition
Author Information
Author(s): Lin Zhuoer, Chen Xi
Primary Institution: University of Illinois Chicago, Yale University
Hypothesis
How do places of residence over the life course shape the dynamics of health disparities in later life?
Conclusion
The study found that where you live significantly affects cognitive health, especially in early life, while its impact on other health outcomes increases over time.
Supporting Evidence
- The study constructed a comprehensive dataset of residential history linked to health outcomes.
- Place of residence had the most significant impact on cognitive health at birth.
- The influence of place on cognition decreased rapidly during the first 20 years of life.
- There was an upward trend in the impact of place on other health outcomes like disability and depression.
Takeaway
Where you live can change how healthy your brain is, especially when you're young, and it can also affect your overall health as you get older.
Methodology
The study used a comprehensive residential history dataset linked to cognitive and health outcomes, employing regression-based Shapley value decomposition.
Limitations
Data limitations previously hindered exploration of residential history's impact on health inequalities.
Participant Demographics
Participants were individuals tracked from birth to age 60, with a focus on state-level places of residence.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website