Impact of lifestyle risk factors on admission to nursing home care: a cohort study of 127 108 people aged 60 years and over

Conclusion
An unhealthy lifestyle was associated with a marked increased risk of admission to a nursing home in adults aged 60+ years. Interventions focused on lifestyle modifications may prevent or delay nursing home admission.

Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health - October 10, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Gibson, A. A., Gale, J., Stamatakis, E., Lindley, R. I., Fontana, L., Cistulli, P. A., Nassar, N. Tags: Open access, Press releases Evidence-based public health policy and practice Source Type: research