Urban health advantage and penalty in aging populations: a comparative study across major megacities in ChinaResearch in context

• Main Authors: Jialu Song (Author), Linxin Liu (Author), Hui Miao (Author), Yanjie Xia (Author), Dong Li (Author), Jun Yang (Author), Haidong Kan (Author), Yi Zeng (Author), John S. Ji (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Urban living is linked to better health outcomes due to a combination of enhanced access to healthcare, transportation, and human development opportunities. However, spatial inequalities lead to disparities, resulting in urban health advantages and penalties. Understanding the r...