Suburban residence
Suburban residence has been studied in 2 papers since 2023: 2 observational studies in people. The newest paper, Mar 21, 2024: “Are there place-based disparities in mortality risk? Findings from two longitudinal studies”.
2 papers study it2 findingsUpdated
“suburban and rural residents were at a 12% and 18% greater risk for earlier mortality compared to urban residents in Health and Retirement Study”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 2 independent labs in 1 country
- Funders: National Institute on Aging and 2 more
- Humans2
What is Suburban residence linked with?
2Studies link Suburban residence with 2 measures, most often mortality (1 study) and cognitive function (1).
Mortality
upin humans1+12% greater risk
1 study
Mortality
upin humans1+12% greater risk
Suburban residence raises the risk of mortality in humans (12% greater risk).
“suburban and rural residents were at a 12% and 18% greater risk for earlier mortality compared to urban residents in Health and Retirement Study”
HumansHealth and Retirement Study
Are there place-based disparities in mortality risk? Findings from two longitudinal studies
Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
Cognitive function
downin humans1
1 study
Cognitive function
downin humans1
Suburban residence is associated with cognitive function in humans.
“older adult men in suburban areas, have lower cognitive functioning scores compared to their urban peers”
Humanssuburban vs urban livingmales
Urbanicity and cognitive functioning in later life
Alzheimer's & dementia (Amsterdam, Netherlands)