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The study aims to explore how modifiable behaviors and leisure activities affect survival rates after age 80 in China.

February 27, 2026QJM

Lifestyles, leisure activities, subjective well-being, and long-term survival after age 80 in China: a population-based cohort study

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XZXinye ZouPeking University SZSiyu ZouJohns Hopkins University RZR Zhang

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A population-based cohort study examines how lifestyle and leisure impact survival in the oldest-old, suggesting healthier behaviors promote longevity.

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The study aims to explore how modifiable behaviors and leisure activities affect survival rates after age 80 in China.
Analyzed data from 30,398 participants aged 80 years and over from the CLHLS (1998-2018)
Assessed lifestyles, leisure activities, and subjective well-being through structured interviews
Used Laplace regression to estimate median age at death post-80
71.2% of participants (21,648) died during follow-up
Participants with healthy lifestyles had increased median survival (up to 4.2 months longer)
Engagement in leisure activities significantly extended survival (up to 8.7 months longer)
High subjective well-being was associated with an additional 5.4 months of life
Median survival extended by 18 months in individuals with a low-risk profile compared to a high-risk profile

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Zou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a1353eed1d949a99abefa9 https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcag064

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A population-based cohort study examines how lifestyle and leisure impact survival in the oldest-old, suggesting healthier behaviors promote longevity.

Lifestyles, leisure activities, subjective well-being, and long-term survival after age 80 in China: a population-based cohort study

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Lifestyles, leisure activities, subjective well-being, and long-term survival after age 80 in China: a population-based cohort study

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