The Status and Associated Factors of Successful Aging among Older Adults Residing in Longevity Areas in China

Objective This study aims to assess the status of successful aging （SA） in longevity areas in China and explore multiple factors associated with SA among the young-old and oldest-old. Methods A total of 2296 elderly people aged 65 and older were interviewed in the longevity areas sub-sample of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey （CLHLS） in 2012. Baseline assessments included a researcher-administered questionnaire, physical examination, and laboratory testing. A logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with SA. Results The prevalence of SA was 38.81% in the CLHLS in 2012. There were significant differences between ages groups, with SA compromising 56.85% among _〉65 years group and 20.31% among 〉100 years group （X2trend=126.73, P〈O.01）. The prevalence of SA among females was 33.59%, which was significantly lower than that among males （45.58%） （X2gender=33.65, P〈0.05）. In the regression analysis, having anemia ~OR=0.744, 95% CI： 0.609-0.910）, poor lifestyle （OR=0.697, 95% CI： 0.568-0.854）, poor sleep quality （OR=0.558, 95% CI： 0.456-0.682）, and central obesity （OR=0.684, 95% CI： 0.556-0.841） were the main factors associated with SA. The promoting SA rate decreased as age increased, and the group of 65-79 years had higher odds than the other age group. Conclusion Preventing central obesity, improving sleep quality and promoting healthy lifestyle may contribute to achieve SA among the elderly.

Effectiveness of Adherence to Standardized Hypertension Management by Primary Health Care Workers in China:a Cross-sectional Survey 3 Years after the Healthcare Reform

The standardized hypertension management provided by primary health care workers is an important part of China＇s recent health care reform efforts. Investigating 5,116 hypertensive patients from a cross-sectional survey conducted by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention in 2012, this study found that adherence to standardized hypertension management is associated with positive effects on hypertension- related knowledge, healthy lifestyle behavior, antihypertensive medical treatments, and blood pressure control. It will be necessary to provide primary health care workers with sufficient training and reasonable incentives to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of hypertension management.

Efficacy of Moxifloxacin against Mycobacterium abscessus in Zebrafish Model in vivo

Objective Moxifloxacin(MFX)shows good in vitro activity against Mycobacterium abscessus and can be a possible antibiotic therapy to treat M.abscessus infection;however,other studies have shown a lower or no activity.We aimed to evaluate MFX activity against M.abscessus using zebrafish(ZF)model in vivo.Methods A formulation of M.abscessus labeled with CM-Dil was micro-injected into ZF.Survival curves were determined by recording dead ZF every day.ZF were lysed,and colony-forming units(CFUs)were enumerated.Bacteria dissemination and fluorescence intensity in ZF were analyzed.Inhibition rates of MFX and azithromycin(AZM,positive control)were determined and compared.Results Significantly increased survival rate was observed with different AZM concentrations.However,increasing MFX concentration did not result in a significant decrease in ZF survival curve.No significant differences in bacterial burdens by CFU loads were observed between AZM and MFX groups at various concentrations.Bacterial fluorescence intensity in ZF was significantly correlated with AZM concentration.However,with increasing MFX concentration,fluorescence intensity decreased slightly when observed under fluorescence microscope.Transferring rates at various concentrations were comparable between the MFX and AZM groups,with no significant difference.Conclusion MFX showed limited efficacy against M.abscessus in vivo using ZF model.Its activity in vivo needs to be confirmed.