Digital Exclusion and Cognitive Function in Elderly Populations in Developing Countries: Insights Derived From 2 Longitudinal Cohort Studies
A substantial proportion of older adults, particularly in China, remain excluded from internet access. Our study examined longitudinal changes in cognitive scores and performed cross-sectional comparisons using Z-score standardization. The findings suggest that digital exclusion is linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline among older adults in developing countries. Promoting internet access may help mitigate this risk and support better cognitive health in these populations.
Authors
- Tao Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4557-8872)
- Wansu Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8653-5181)
- J. Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7339-1338)
- Xiaoqin Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4250-4990)
- Kun Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7057-3267)
- Dongxu Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1414-3163)
- Shao Duan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5031-0929)
- Zhen Xia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1366-3850)
- Mohammed Sharooq Paramboor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8749-0257)
Institutions
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CN)
- Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Medical Center of Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
- Shengli Oilfield Central Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Published
- 2024-11-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/56636
- Citations
- 12
- Primary Topic
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 20.49