A household survey of the prevalence of subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment among urban community-dwelling adults aged 30 to 65.

ABSTRACT: While it is possible to detect cognitive decline before the age of 60, and there is a report indicating that certain cognitive abilities peak in one's 30s, the evidence regarding cognitive problems in populations younger than 65 years is scarce. This study aims to (1) determine the proportion of community-dwelling adults with different cognitive status, and (2) determine the prevalence of neuropsychiatric behaviors. A population-based survey was conducted in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Individuals aged 30 to 65 were recruited and assessed for demographic data, memory complaints, cognitive performance, and neuropsychiatric symptoms using self-reported questionnaires. In a total of 539 participants, 33.95% had mild cognitive impairment (MCI), 7.05% had subjective cognitive decline (SCD), and 52.50

SUBMITTER: Pinyopornpanish K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10987517 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature