Although social capital has been found to be an important social determinant of mental
health in later life, research on social capital in the context of COVID-19 and the interplay …

The construction of age-friendly neighbourhoods is a priority for practice and policy to
promote active ageing and increase life satisfaction for older adults. However, there has …

Childhood experiences are known to shape individuals' development and can influence
various aspects of life later on. Understanding the long‐term effects is crucial for informing …

Whilst early-life conditions have been understood to impact upon the health of older adults,
further exploration of the field is required. There is a lack of consensus on conceptualising …

Aim To examine whether various aspects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are
associated with comorbid cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes among middle …

Background Heart disease is a severe health problem among adult populations in China.
The prevalence rates of heart disease increase with age. The pathogenic causes of heart …

Purpose The fetal origins hypothesis suggests that a focus on the prenatal period is driven
by evidence that adult health can be shaped during fetal development. From a life-course …

From a life-course perspective, we examine how early childhood malnutrition impacts
middle-aged adults' mental health. Using data from the China Health and Retirement …

This chapter describes the theoretical frameworks of the associations between
sociodemographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, and social supportive resources …