Social isolation and lung function in middle-aged and older adults: identifying modifiable pathways across two populations
Social isolation is associated with poorer lung function in both U.S. and Chinese populations aged ≥ 45 years, with distinct mediating pathways. In the U.S., income, smoking, and physical activity play significant roles, while in China, BMI is the primary mediator. Cultural and societal contexts are crucial when addressing the impact of social isolation on respiratory health.
Authors
- Xiaonan Cui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4019-6680)
- Yihui Du (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0959-8339)
- Lilu Ding (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1748-4104)
- Xianhui Ran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3962-5449)
- Haiyan Ma
- Xiaoqing Ni
- Chengmin Yuan
- Zhaoyang Zhao
Institutions
- Hangzhou Normal University (CN)
- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital (CN)
- Hangzhou Medical College (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25292-6
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Hangzhou Normal University
- Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province