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Cognitive impairment and low physical function among older Mexican Americans: findings from a 20-year follow-up(☆).
This longitudinal study’s aim was to examine the association between cognitive impairment and low physical function over a 20-year follow-up period among Mexican Americans aged 65 and older. The final sample included 1545 community-dwelling Mexican Americans from the Hispanic Established Population for the Epidemiological Study of the Elderly, who scored moderate-high on Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and were non-disabled at baseline (1993/94). The Mini Mental State Examination scale defines cognitive impairment as less than 21 points. General Estimating Equation was used to estimate the odds of having low physical function (defined with the SPPB at <7 points) over time as a function of cognitive impairment, adjusting for socio-demographics, self-reported medical conditions, body mass index, and depressive symptoms. Participants with cognitive impairment had increased odds of lower physical function over time compared to those without cognitive impairment.
AHRQ-funded; HS026133.
Citation: Givan A, Downer B, Chou LN .
Cognitive impairment and low physical function among older Mexican Americans: findings from a 20-year follow-up(☆).
Ann Epidemiol 2022 Jun;70:9-15. doi: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2022.03.006..
Keywords: Elderly, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Neurological Disorders