BMJ 2019;367:l6377. 18 December 2019. doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l6377
- A paper examining data from more than 6000 participants in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) over 14 years, has concluded that “receptive arts engagement (going to museums, art galleries, exhibitions, the theatre, concerts, or the opera) could have a protective association with longevity in older adults."
- There was no evidence of moderation by sex, socioeconomic status, or social factors.
- More than 40% of patients with lung disease, depression, or loneliness reported never engaging with the arts despite robust evidence of the potential benefits.
