Aging in smog: How air pollution and inequality shape relocation decisions among China's older adult

This study underscores the vital role of older adult individuals' perceptions in shaping their responses to air pollution and relocation intentions. It highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions that enhance health literacy, address environmental inequalities, and consider intergenerational dynamics in policy-making. Strategies such as health education programs, subsidized relocation initiatives, and supportive policies for caregivers are essential for fostering healthier living environments and improving the overall wellbeing of older adults amid ongoing environmental challenges.

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Frontiers in Public Health
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2025-06-11
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1589168
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Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
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Aging in smog: How air pollution and inequality shape relocation decisions among China's older adult

Ju He, Zhifei Xiong, Wenzhong Zhang, Chen-Chen Guo
Frontiers in Public Health
Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
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Aging in smog: How air pollution and inequality shape relocation decisions among China's older adult

Ju He, Zhifei Xiong, Wenzhong Zhang, Chen-Chen Guo
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Abstract

This study underscores the vital role of older adult individuals' perceptions in shaping their responses to air pollution and relocation intentions. It highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions that enhance health literacy, address environmental inequalities, and consider intergenerational dynamics in policy-making. Strategies such as health education programs, subsidized relocation initiatives, and supportive policies for caregivers are essential for fostering healthier living environments and improving the overall wellbeing of older adults amid ongoing environmental challenges.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 13
Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (CN), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN), Yangzhou University (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, Government of Jiangsu Province, Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province
Openalex Percentile: Top 82%
Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
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