Health-Related Digital Engagement and Incident Stroke Among Older Adults: Prospective Cohort Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Health-Related Digital Engagement and Incident Stroke Among Older Adults: Prospective Cohort Study

  • By

  • Sufeng Zhou

  • Ruixuan Zhang

  • Haijun Qi

  • Hongbo Luo

  • Yuanlin Zou

  • Yuyang Zhou

  • Yi Zhou

  • Feiyan Yang

  • July 6, 2026

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    Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, with 85% of cases occurring in individuals aged 65 and older.

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    Digital health technologies are increasingly integrated into chronic disease management but are adopted more slowly by older adults.

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    A significant digital divide exists among older adults, with many lacking access to digital technology for health communication.

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    The study aims to examine the relationship between health-related digital engagement and incident stroke in older adults.

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    The Health-Related Digital Engagement Index (HDEI) will be used to assess digital engagement's impact on stroke risk.

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Health-Related Digital Engagement and Incident Stroke Among Older Adults: Prospective Cohort Study

  • by Sufeng Zhou, Ruixuan Zhang, Haijun Qi, Hongbo Luo, Yuanlin Zou, Yuyang Zhou, Yi Zhou, Feiyan Yang

  • July 6, 2026

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