Determining whether periodic health checkups have any preventive effect on deterioration in health among middle-aged adults: A hazards model analysis in Japan

Oshio, Takashi; Tsutsumi, Atsushi; Inoue, Akiomi

doi:10.1002/1348-9585.12291

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“…Furthermore, regular health screenings play a pivotal role in enhancing chronic disease diagnosis and in reducing overall disease risks and mortality [ 43 , 44 ]. However, the effect of regular health check-ups on health improvement appears to be relatively limited for the middle-aged demographic [ 45 ].…”

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The impact of preventive behaviors on self-rated health, depression symptoms, and daily functioning among middle-aged and elderly Chinese: An empirical study

Zhang,

Zang,

Tian

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Introduction With the intensifying issue of an aging population, the health of middle-aged and elderly individuals garners increased attention. Preventive behaviors are pivotal in enhancing life quality and extending healthy living. This study examines the effects of preventive behaviors on self-rated health, depression, and daily functioning among these populations. Materials and methods Drawing on data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), this research applies a panel ordered probability model to scrutinize the influence of preventive behaviors on health outcomes among middle-aged and elderly populations. It utilizes self-rated health, depression, and daily functioning as pivotal health indicators to assess the effects. Results Preventive behaviors exert a significant impact on self-assessed health and daily functioning among middle-aged and elderly populations. Engagement in social activities effectively reduces depression symptoms. Primary preventive measures, including physical and social activities, enhance health outcomes through medical consultations. Conversely, secondary preventive actions, such as undergoing physical examinations, facilitate early detection of diseases, enabling timely intervention and health advisories. It is noteworthy that individuals with higher incomes derive lesser benefits from these physical or social endeavors. Conclusion Sociodemographic determinants such as age, income, and educational attainment significantly modulate the efficacy of preventive behaviors on the health outcomes of middle-aged and elderly populations. This research underscores the pivotal role of physical examination services within primary healthcare frameworks and advocates for the tailoring of health promotion strategies to the accessible social needs and engagements of economically and educationally disadvantaged seniors.

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The impact of preventive behaviors on self-rated health, depression symptoms, and daily functioning among middle-aged and elderly Chinese: An empirical study

Zhang,

Zang,

Tian

et al. 2024

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“…Some health checkup participants are recommended to visit a doctor for further examination or medical treatment based on the results of these checkups. Periodic health checkups prevented health deterioration and mortality in many studies [1][2][3][4][5][6] but not in others [7][8][9][10] .…”

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Effect of social activities on health checkups and recommended doctor visits: a fixed-effects analysis in Japan

2023

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Health checkups are considered to promote occupational and public health. This study aimed to investigate the extent to which participation in social activities encourages middle-aged people to participate in health checkups and adhere to doctor-visit recommendations. We analyzed 337,024 longitudinal observational studies involving 33,420 individuals aged 50-59 years in the baseline year ( 2005) derived from a nationwide, population-based, 14-wave survey. We estimated fixed-effects logistic models to elucidate how people's participation in health checkups and recommended doctor visits are affected by participation in social activities.Attending health checkups was positively associated with participation in social activities, with an odds ratio (OR) of 1.19 (95% confidence interval [CI]:1.15-1.22) and a marginal effect of 3.3% (95% CI:2.7-3.9%). Adherence to doctor-visit recommendations was also positively associated with participation in social activities, with an OR of 1.15 (95% CI:1.08-1.23) and a marginal effect of 3.3% (95% CI:1.8-4.8%), although the association was observed only among regular employees. These results provide new insights into the effectiveness of health checkups.

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Determining whether periodic health checkups have any preventive effect on deterioration in health among middle-aged adults: A hazards model analysis in Japan

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The impact of preventive behaviors on self-rated health, depression symptoms, and daily functioning among middle-aged and elderly Chinese: An empirical study

The impact of preventive behaviors on self-rated health, depression symptoms, and daily functioning among middle-aged and elderly Chinese: An empirical study

Effect of social activities on health checkups and recommended doctor visits: a fixed-effects analysis in Japan

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