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Abstract Background and aims The older people bears a severe burden of disease due to frailty and depressive symptoms, however, the results of association between the two in the older Chinese people have been conflicting. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the developmental trajectories and interactions of frailty and depressive symptoms in the Chinese middle-aged and older adults. Methods The study used four waves of data from 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2018 in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) database, focused on middle-aged and older people ≥ 45 years of age, and analyzed using latent growth models and cross-lagged models. Results The parallel latent growth model showed that the initial level of depressive symptoms had a significant positive predictive effect on the initial level of frailty. The rate of change in depressive symptoms significantly positively predicted the rate of change in frailty. The initial level of frailty had a significant positive predictive effect on the initial level of depressive symptoms, but a significant negative predictive effect on the rate of change in depressive symptoms. The rate of change in frailty had a significant positive predictive effect on the rate of change in depressive symptoms. The results of the cross-lagged analysis indicated a bidirectional causal association between frailty and depressive symptoms in the total sample population. Results for the total sample population grouped by age and gender were consistent with the total sample. Conclusions This study recommends advancing the age of concern for frailty and depressive symptoms to middle-aged adults. Both men and women need early screening and intervention for frailty and depressive symptoms to promote healthy aging.

Background and aims: The older people bears a severe burden of disease due to frailty and depressive symptoms, however, the results of association between the two in the older Chinese people have been conflicting. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the developmental trajectories and interactions of frailty and depressive symptoms in the Chinese middle-aged and older adults. Methods: The study used four waves of data from 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2018 in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) database, focused on middle-aged and older people ≥ 45 years of age, and analyzed using latent growth models and cross-lagged models. Results: The parallel latent growth model showed that the initial level of depressive symptoms had a significant positive predictive effect on the initial level of frailty. The rate of change in depressive symptoms significantly positively predicted the rate of change in frailty. The initial level of frailty had a significant positive predictive effect on the initial level of depressive symptoms, but a significant negative predictive effect on the rate of change in depressive symptoms. The rate of change in frailty had a significant positive predictive effect on the rate of change in depressive symptoms. The results of the cross-lagged analysis indicated a bidirectional causal association between frailty and depressive symptoms in the total sample population. Results for the total sample population grouped by age and gender were consistent with the total sample. Conclusions: This study recommends advancing the age of concern for frailty and depressive symptoms to middle-aged adults. Both men and women need early screening and intervention for frailty and depressive symptoms to promote healthy aging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The correlation between circadian syndrome (CircS) and kidney outcomes is currently supported by limited empirical evidence. Thus, the objective of this study was to determine the potential relationship between CircS and the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as well as the rapid decline in renal function. Materials and methods: We utilized data from the 2011 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), which involved 6002 Chinese adults ≥40 years of age. Among these participants, 3670 subsequently had follow-up evaluations in the 2015 survey. The primary outcome was the development of CKD, as defined by an estimated glomerular filtration rates decrease to a level 5 ml/min/1.73 m2 per year. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was utilized to determine the association between CircS and kidney outcomes. Results: Compared to participants without CircS, those with CircS had a higher risk of CKD in the cross-sectional studies conducted in 2011 (OR, 1.292; 95% CI, 1.053–1.585) and 2015 (OR, 1.860; 95% CI, 1.469–2.355). Participants with CircS in the longitudinal cohort study had a higher risk of progressing to CKD (OR, 3.050; 95% CI, 2.052–4.534) and a rapid decline in renal function (OR, 1.959; 95% CI, 1.433–2.677) after 4 years of follow-up evaluations and adjustment for covariates. Moreover, participants who had CircS with ≥6 CirS components had the highest risk of a rapid decline in renal function (OR, 1.703; 95% CI, 1.054–2.753). Conclusion: CirS significantly increased the risk of CKD progression and rapid decline in renal function among middle-aged and elder individuals. Our study findings highlights the importance of recognizing and managing CirC as a preventative strategy for CKD.

ObjectivesThis study aimed to examine the cross-sectional and longitudinal association between multimorbidity and memory-related diseases (MDs) among Chinese middle-aged and older adults.MethodsThis study included 8,338 subjects who participated in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to explore the association and effect of multimorbidity on MDs.ResultsThe overall prevalence of MDs was 2.52%, and the mean multimorbidity number was 1.87. In a cross-sectional analysis, compared with the no multimorbidity group, groups of multimorbidity with four or more non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were more likely to have MDs (OR: 6.49, 95%CI: 4.35–9.68). Within 2.7 years of follow-up, 82 cases of MDs (1.12%) were reported, and participants with multimorbidity were more likely to have new-onset MDs than participants without multimorbidity (HR: 2.93, 95%CI: 1.74–4.96).ConclusionMultimorbidity is associated with MDs among Chinese middle-aged and older adults. This relationship gradually strengthens with the severity of multimorbidity, which indicates that early prevention for people with multimorbidity may reduce the risk of MDs.

Background: There is limited evidence on the relationship between social isolation and renal outcomes. To address this gap, this study estimated the prospective relationship of social isolation with rapid kidney function decline and the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in middle-aged and elderly Chinese with normal kidney function.Methods: We analyzed data from 3,031 participants aged ≥ 45 years with baseline estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFR) ≥ 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. All data were obtained from the 2011 and 2015 waves of the Chinese Longitudinal Study of Health and Retirement (CHARLS). eGFR was estimated based on a combination of serum creatinine and cystatin C. The primary outcome was rapid decline in renal function, as defined by an eGFR decrease of > 5 ml/min/1.73 m2 per year, while the secondary outcome was the development of CKD, as defined by an eGFR decrease to a level < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2.Results: During the follow-up of 4 years, 258 (8.5%) participants experienced a rapid decline in renal function, while 87 (2.9%) developed CKD. In the fully adjusted model, high social isolation was significantly related to an increased risk of experiencing a rapid decline in renal function (OR 1.805, 95% CI 1.310–2.487) and CKD onset (OR 1.842, 95% CI 1.084–3.129). Among the five components of social isolation, being unmarried, not participating in social activities, and living alone independently predicted declined renal function.Conclusions: Social isolation is significantly associated with the risk of rapid eGFR decline and CKD onset in middle-aged and older adults with normal kidney function in China.

Background: Most studies exploring the association between social isolation and depression tend to focus on Western countries. The primary aim of this longitudinal study was to examine the association between social isolation and depression onset among middle-aged and older adults in China.Methods: Data on 6,817 participants (mean age = 57.91, SD = 8.77; men, 52.1%) from the first and fourth waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were analyzed. Binary logistic regressions were used to evaluate the association between social isolation and depression onset. The moderating effects of socioeconomic status (education) and gender differences were also examined.Results: Social isolation was significantly associated with depression onset (OR = 1.24, 95% CI = 1.10-1.41). Compared to men with lower education (OR = 0.97, 95% CI = 0.77-1.23), those with higher education (OR = 1.91, 95% CI = 1.40-2.60) exhibited a greater association between social isolation and depression onset. Moderating effect of education was not found for women.Limitations: Depression were self-reported, which might be less reliable than clinical interview.Conclusions: Our results suggested that high level of social isolation was significantly associated with a higher incidence of depression among middle-aged and older adults in China. Education played a moderating role in this association for men rather than women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The correlation between circadian syndrome (CircS) and kidney outcomes is currently supported by limited empirical evidence. Thus, the objective of this study was to determine the potential relationship between CircS and the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as well as the rapid decline in renal function., Materials and Methods: We utilized data from the 2011 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), which involved 6002 Chinese adults ≥40 years of age. Among these participants, 3670 subsequently had follow-up evaluations in the 2015 survey. The primary outcome was the development of CKD, as defined by an estimated glomerular filtration rates decrease to a level <60 ml/min/1.73 m 2 , while the secondary outcome was rapid decline in renal function, as defined by an estimated glomerular filtration rates decrease of >5 ml/min/1.73 m 2 per year. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was utilized to determine the association between CircS and kidney outcomes., Results: Compared to participants without CircS, those with CircS had a higher risk of CKD in the cross-sectional studies conducted in 2011 (OR, 1.292; 95% CI, 1.053-1.585) and 2015 (OR, 1.860; 95% CI, 1.469-2.355). Participants with CircS in the longitudinal cohort study had a higher risk of progressing to CKD (OR, 3.050; 95% CI, 2.052-4.534) and a rapid decline in renal function (OR, 1.959; 95% CI, 1.433-2.677) after 4 years of follow-up evaluations and adjustment for covariates. Moreover, participants who had CircS with ≥6 CirS components had the highest risk of a rapid decline in renal function (OR, 1.703; 95% CI, 1.054-2.753)., Conclusion: CirS significantly increased the risk of CKD progression and rapid decline in renal function among middle-aged and elder individuals. Our study findings highlights the importance of recognizing and managing CirC as a preventative strategy for CKD., (Copyright © 2023 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS.. All rights reserved.)

Background: There is limited evidence on the relationship between social isolation and renal outcomes. To address this gap, this study estimated the prospective relationship of social isolation with rapid kidney function decline and the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in middle-aged and elderly Chinese with normal kidney function. Methods: We analyzed data from 3,031 participants aged ≥ 45 years with baseline estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFR) ≥ 60 ml/min/1.73 m 2 . All data were obtained from the 2011 and 2015 waves of the Chinese Longitudinal Study of Health and Retirement (CHARLS). eGFR was estimated based on a combination of serum creatinine and cystatin C. The primary outcome was rapid decline in renal function, as defined by an eGFR decrease of > 5 ml/min/1.73 m 2 per year, while the secondary outcome was the development of CKD, as defined by an eGFR decrease to a level < 60 ml/min/1.73 m 2 . Results: During the follow-up of 4 years, 258 (8.5%) participants experienced a rapid decline in renal function, while 87 (2.9%) developed CKD. In the fully adjusted model, high social isolation was significantly related to an increased risk of experiencing a rapid decline in renal function (OR 1.805, 95% CI 1.310-2.487) and CKD onset (OR 1.842, 95% CI 1.084-3.129). Among the five components of social isolation, being unmarried, not participating in social activities, and living alone independently predicted declined renal function. Conclusions: Social isolation is significantly associated with the risk of rapid eGFR decline and CKD onset in middle-aged and older adults with normal kidney function in China., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2021 Zhou, Li, Ning, Gong, Song, Zhu, Wang, Zhao, Shi and Ding.)