Internet usage elevates elderly obesity: evidence from a difference-in-differences analysis of the broadband China policy

Internet usage elevates elderly obesity: evidence from a difference-in-differences analysis of the broadband China policy

Abstract Background The global aging population is rapidly increasing, which has led to a growing prevalence of obesity among the elderly. Body mass index (BMI) is a crucial measure of obesity and is linked to an increased risk of various chronic diseases. At the same time, the widespread use of the...

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Main Authors: Lin Guo, Jia Song, Li Yang, Ziyi Wu, Hengzhi Shi, Lixiang Song, Tianmiao Dong, Linlin Yue, Yunwei Li, Ying Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Internet usage
Elderly obesity
“Broadband China” strategy
Mechanism test
Heterogeneity analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01565-9
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