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Digital health literacy among urban community-dwelling older adults in China: Current status and determinants

  • By

  • Zhaohui Qin

  • Xiliang Li

  • Wenhao Huang

  • Yichen Li

  • Hongan Zhang

  • Yan Xu

  • May 15, 2026

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    China has the largest population of older adults, with 297 million aged 60 and above, highlighting the need for improved health literacy.

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    Digital health literacy (DHL) is crucial for older adults to effectively use digital health resources and is linked to healthy aging.

  • 3

    Despite advances in digital health, older adults in China face significant barriers to DHL, including cognitive declines and limited technology exposure.

  • 4

    The digital divide among older adults is characterized by disparities in access, skills, and outcomes related to digital health technologies.

  • 5

    Understanding DHL determinants is essential for promoting healthy aging and improving equity in digital health services for older adults.

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Digital health literacy among urban community-dwelling older adults in China: Current status and determinants

  • by Zhaohui Qin, Xiliang Li, Wenhao Huang, Yichen Li, Hongan Zhang, Yan Xu

  • May 15, 2026

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