Sex differences in cognitive function among Chinese older adults using data from the Chinese longitudinal healthy longevity survey: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare the sex differences in cognitive function and its influencing factors among Chinese older adults.

Method

We conducted a cross-sectional study by using data from the China Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). According to the 32 provinces and 4 municipalities directly under the Central Government of China, 3-5 counties or districts were randomly selected in each province or city (except Tibet), and then 1-3 villages or streets were randomly selected in each county or district, from which the target population was sampled. Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used to assess the cognitive function of 9,262 older adults aged 65 and above in China. Descriptive analysis was applied to demonstrate the participants' demographic characteristics, hea

SUBMITTER: Huang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10343959 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature