Dynamics of multidimensional poverty and its determinants among the middle-aged and older adults in China

Abstract The aim of this study was to understand the dynamics multidimensional poverty and its determinants among mid-aged older adults. We used 2011, 2013, 2015, 2018 data from China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study. utilised basic descriptive statistics, transition matrix, Kaplan–Meier estimates, discrete-time proportional hazards model for analysis. From 2011 2018, incidence people basically decreased, but average intensity remained stable. Most adults had transient poverty. longer an individual multidimensionally poor, smaller probability exit poverty; nonpoor after escaping poverty, returning As other factors, characteristics, family structure, living arrangements, social capital, areas significantly affected risks reentry. Based on these results, government should implement targeted interventions frail with identified characteristics prevent them persistent or return