Joint effect of physical capacity and physical activity predicts depression progression in middle-aged and older Chinese adults
Preserved PC is associated with a more favourable mental health status in middle-aged and older adults, including those with low PA. Sex-specific differences in longitudinal depressive symptom patterns highlight the need to consider PC when monitoring mental health in ageing populations.
Authors
- Xi Ding (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3409-9382)
- Weiqiang Wu
- Y Chen
- H Zhou
- Ruolin Zhang
Institutions
- Harvard University (US)
- Central South University (CN)
- Harbin Medical University (CN)
- Chinese Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CN)
- Shantou University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Global Health
- Published
- 2026-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7189/jogh.16.04093
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00