Using the Cox Multi-State Models to Examine Cognitive Transitions Among Older Adults: Findings From a Longitudinal Study (2008–2018)

Yen-Han Lee, Cai Xu, Department of Health Sciences, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Central Florida, Department of Social Medicine, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University

Research on Aging: An International Bimonthly Journal

Published online on June 12, 2026

Abstract

Research on Aging, Ahead of Print.
This study assessed sociodemographic and health behavior-related factors associated with better cognitive transition in Chinese older adults. We analyzed four waves of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (2008–2018), including 22,392 ...