The impact of living environmental factors on cognitive function and mild cognitive impairment: evidence from the Chinese elderly population.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Mild cognitive impairment represents a pivotal stage in the cognitive decline of older adults, with a considerable risk of advancing to dementia. Recognizing how living environmental factors affect cognition is crucial for crafting effective prevention and intervention strategies. This study seeks to elucidate the relationship between various living environmental factors and cognitive function, with a specific focus on mild cognitive impairment, within a Chinese elderly population.

Methods

This is a cross-section and longitudinal study. Utilizing data from CHARLS, our cross-sectional analysis included 4,401 participants, while the cohort study comprised 3,177 individuals. We assessed living environmental factors based on household fuel types, water sources, indoor

SUBMITTER: Luo H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11472552 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature