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This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of AK in older Shanghai residents and explore the associated factors.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A convenience sampling method was utilized to conduct a questionnaire survey among residents aged 60\u202fyears and above in a sub-district in Shanghai from March to June 2024. Data on participants\u2019 demographic features, medical history, lifestyle, and skin conditions were collected, and a dermoscopic examination was performed on suspicious head and facial lesions to diagnose AK. In this study, a logistic regression model was applied to explore factors associated with the development of AK, and a <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A total of 1,352 residents aged \u2265 60\u202fyears were recruited in the study, with 579 males (42.8%) and 773 females (57.2%). 79 AK cases were identified by dermoscopic examination, resulting in a prevalence rate of 5.84%. Residents diagnosed with AK in this study exhibited the following characteristics: older age, male predominance, higher rates of outdoor occupation and immunosuppressive drug use, increased prevalence of dry or mixed skin types, and lower skin health awareness. Logistic regression analysis indicated that older age was a risk factor for AK, with an odds ratio (OR) of 4.37 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.02\u201318.83]. However, indoor work and good skin health knowledge were protective factors for AK, with the OR of 0.43 (95% CI: 0.24\u20130.77) and 0.57 (95% CI: 0.35\u20130.92), respectively.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Age and outdoor work are significant risk factors for AK, while a higher level of skin health knowledge was protective against AK among older residents. 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