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September 5, 2025Journal of Aging and HealthOpen Access

Neighborhood Social Cohesion, Physical Disorder, and Multiple Chronic Conditions in Older Adults: An Examination of Racial/Ethnic Differences

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JLJohn H. Law

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Overview

Observational analysis shows racial/ethnic differences in chronic conditions among older adults, indicating the roles of social cohesion and physical disorder.

Key Points

  • Higher neighborhood social cohesion correlates with increased chronic conditions among older adults, emphasizing social factors' role.
  • Data over 6 years demonstrates lower chronic conditions in non-Hispanic Black older adults, especially in highly disordered neighborhoods.
  • Mixed-effects Poisson regression models analyze data from 3,389 community-dwelling older adults, providing robust insights into social dynamics.
  • Public health strategies should integrate environmental improvements with community-specific approaches to enhance resilience.

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John H. Law (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb46bd6d6d5674bccfe92chttps://doi.org/10.1177/08982643251374220
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