[Risk factors associated with cognitive impairment in aged: Cross-sectional study].

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the increase in life expectancy, conditions related to older age have increased in incidence, one of these pathologies is Cognitive Impairment (CI), which has a prevalence of up to 28%, conditions that increase the presence of CI are known. However, there is controversy about the factors that increase the risk of CI.

Objective

To determine the factors associated with cognitive impairment in older adults.

Material and methods

We conducted a cross-sectional, analytical, observational, retroprolective study that included adults ≥65 years of age, with no history of cerebral vascular event, cranioencephalic trauma. Demographic factors were analyzed, CI was assessed with the Mini Mental State Examination test. For statistical analysis we used Odds Ratio (OR)

SUBMITTER: Moreno-Noguez M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10732693 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature