Indoor air pollution and cognitive function among older adults in India: a multiple mediation approach through depression and sleep disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies across multiple countries reveal that depression and sleep disorders can lead to cognitive decline. This study aims to speculate on the effect of different sources of indoor air pollution on cognition and to explore the mediation effect of depression and sleep disorders on cognition when exposed to indoor air pollution. We hypothesize that an older adult experiences higher cognitive decline from indoor pollution when mediated by depression and sleep disorders.

Methods

We use data from Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI), 2017-2018, and employ a multiple mediation model to understand the relationship between indoor air pollution and cognition through sleep disorders and depression while adjusting for possible confounders. Sensitivity analysis was appli

SUBMITTER: Shaw S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10802029 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature