Perceived discrimination and nativity status: risk of cognitive impairment among Latin American older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We examined the association between perceived discrimination and the risk of cognitive impairment with no dementia (CIND) and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) while considering the potential effects of nativity status.

Design

A prospective analysis of discrimination and nativity status with dementia and cognitive impairment was conducted among Latinx adults aged 51 years and older who participated in the Health and Retirement Study.

Setting

A national representative sample.

Participants

A sample of 1,175 Latinx adults aged 51 years and older.

Measurements

Demographics, cognitive functioning, perceived discrimination, and nativity status (US-born vs. non-US born) were assessed. Traditional survival analysis methods (Fine and gra

SUBMITTER: Tibirica L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11584050 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature