Social class and the risk of dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prospective longitudinal studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The association between belonging to a disadvantaged socio-economic status or social class and health outcomes has been consistently documented during recent decades. However, a meta-analysis quantifying the association between belonging to a lower social class and the risk of dementia has yet to be performed. In the present work, we sought to summarise the results of prospective, longitudinal studies on this topic.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective, longitudinal studies measuring the association between indicators of social class and the risk of all-cause/Alzheimer's dementia. The search was conducted in four databases (Medline, Embase, Web of Science and PsychInfo). Inclusion criteria for this systematic review and meta-an

SUBMITTER: Bodryzlova Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10642219 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature