Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life by Hypertension and Diabetes Status among Older Adults: Using Data from the 2024 Community Health Survey

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The study aims to analyze the differences in health-related quality of life based on hypertension and diabetes status among older adults.
Utilized raw data from the 2024 Community Health Survey
Included 83,697 older adults aged 65 years and above
Assessed EQ-5D scores to measure quality of life
Conducted statistical analysis on demographic and health behavior factors
38.1% of participants were disease-free, whereas 37.5% had hypertension alone, 16.8% had both conditions, and 7.7% had diabetes alone
Groups with hypertension or diabetes showed significantly lower EQ-5D scores compared to disease-free participants
Gender, age, marital status, education level, economic activity, income level, alcohol consumption, and walking exercise were significantly related to health-related quality of life
Consistent patterns indicating that lower education, absence of a spouse, and lack of physical activity correlated with poorer health-related quality of life.

Analysis examines health-related quality of life among older adults with chronic diseases, suggesting key factors for improvement.

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