Digital dawn or dimming dusk? the dual impact of light pollution and digital economic expansion on senior cognitive function health in China
This study highlights the critical need for balanced and sustainable urban development strategies that leverage the benefits of the digital economy while mitigating the adverse effects of light pollution. Urban planners should incorporate light pollution management into broader urban development plans to ensure that economic advancements do not compromise environmental and public health, thereby supporting the sustainable development of livable cities.
Authors
- Yourong Yao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2095-1629)
- Guohua Pan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0309-8413)
- Zixuan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1157-3027)
Institutions
- Nanyang Technological University (SG)
- University of Macau (MO)
- University of Chicago (US)
- City University of Macau (MO)
- Columbia University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24896-2
- Primary Topic
- Impact of Light on Environment and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00