Red blood cell distribution width to albumin ratio (RAR) is associated with low cognitive performance in American older adults: NHANES 2011-2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The red blood cell distribution width to albumin ratio (RAR) is a novel comprehensive biomarker of inflammation and nutrition, which has emerged as a reliable prognostic indicator for adverse outcomes and mortality in patients with various diseases. However, the association between RAR and low cognitive performance in older adults remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the relationship between RAR and low cognitive performance among older adults in the United States.

Methods

This study, a retrospective analysis, included 2,765 participants aged 60 years and older from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted between 2011 and 2014. Low cognitive performance was assessed using word learning subset from the Consortium to Establ

SUBMITTER: Yu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887108 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature