Vascular, Cognitive, and Psychomental Survey on Elderly Recycling Volunteers in Northern Taiwan
Author: Guei-Chiuan Chen, Pei-Ya Chen, Yu-Chin Su, Cheng-Lun Hsiao, Fu-Yi Yang, Po-Jen Hsu and Shinn-Kuang Lin
2018/19
Brief Summary
Recycling volunteers aged ≥60 years were surveyed. In total, 985 subjects (mean age: 70.8 years) participated in this study. Among these, 81% were women, and 52% were vegetarians. The average ABI, CIMT, and CTPS were higher in men, whereas women had higher cholesterol levels and BSRS-5 scores.
The low incidence of moderate mood disorder might indicate that recycling work enhances psychomental health. In addition, a healthier lifestyle, better mood condition, and vegetarian diet might contribute to lower incidence of mild cognitive impairment.
Relevance
Physical and mental health aspects of engaging in recycling activities
Project No.: 2022-1-BG01-KA220-ADU-000085169
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
