Hypotension and cognitive impairment among the elderly: Evidence from the CLHLS.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While high blood pressure has been linked to cognitive impairment, the relationship between low blood pressure, especially hypotension, and cognitive impairment has not been well studied. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of hypotension and cognitive impairment in the seniors of China, and the association between hypotension and cognitive function impairment.

Methods

The data was derived from the 2018 wave of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). Systolic blood pressures (SBP) and diastolic blood pressures (DBP) were measured by objective examination. The Chinese version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (CMMSE) was used to evaluate the cognitive impairment of the elderly. Generalized linear models were conducted to evalu

SUBMITTER: Zhu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10508618 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature