Quality of life (QOL) of the community-dwelling elderly and associated factors: a population-based study in urban areas of China.

摘要

The community-dwelling elderly in urban areas had a low level of QOL. To improve QOL, the maintenance of health conditions was crucial. Efforts to encourage the elderly to perform feasible exercise and develop good lifestyles should be focused on. Also, children's filial duty to their parents should be enhanced.