Association of household chemicals use with cognitive function among Chinese older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The paucity of empirical evidence supporting a correlation between the utilization of household chemicals and cognitive decline in Chinese older adults.

Methods

The data utilized for this study originated from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS 2018). Using regression models to investigate the relationship between exposure to household chemicals and cognitive decline, and evaluate the impact of different fields on cognitive function.

Results

The use of household chemicals was associated with a decline in cognitive function (anti-caries agent, OR = 1.68, P = 0.040; air freshener, OR = 2.48, P = 0.002; disinfectant, OR = 1.40, P = 0.033). The more frequent the use of household chemicals, the worse the cognitive function (Model1: OR = 2.5

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11466578 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature