Prevalence of subjective cognitive decline and its association with physical health problems among urban community dwelling elderly population in South India.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

No studies in India have explored subjective cognitive decline (SCD), a hallmark of stage II of preclinical Alzheimer's disease. This study aims to assess the prevalence and correlates of SCD in a South Indian, urban, elderly population.

Methods

We screened 403 individuals 60 years of age and older using the Subjective Memory Complaints Questionnaire (SMCQ) and measured objective cognition with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Physical health parameters were evaluated for all participants.

Results

Among the participants, 377 (93.5%) reported subjective memory complaints. Of the 26 individuals without SCD, 15(57.7%) had objective cognitive impairment (MoCA <25). A total of 182 participants (45.2%) were identified with SCD. Higher educational attai

SUBMITTER: Menon J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11848155 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature