Neighborhood physical activity facilities predict risk of incident mixed and vascular dementia: The Cardiovascular Health Cognition Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neighborhood environments may promote neurocognitive health in part by providing amenities that encourage physical activity. We examined associations between quantity of walkable facilities, including specifically physical activity facilities (e.g., gyms, recreation centers), with risk of incident dementia.

Methods

Participants included 2923 adults ≥ 65 years old from the Cardiovascular Health Cognition Study (1992-1999), with clinically adjudicated dementia classified over a median 6.0 years of follow-up. Walkable facilities were measured within 1 km (Euclidean) of home. Self-reported baseline physical activity was considered a moderator.

Results

In adjusted Cox models, participants with ≥ 2 (vs. 0) physical activity facilities had reduced risk of mixed/

SUBMITTER: Moored KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11772720 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature