Associations of social isolation with memory and cognitive function in middle-aged and older Chinese adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although social isolation has been identified as a risk factor for cognitive impairment, its potential impact relative to other documented risk factors has not been comprehensively quantified, leading to its underestimation in public health strategies. We aimed to address this gap by quantifying the contribution of social isolation to cognitive decline in the context of other risk factors.

Methods

Social isolation was evaluated using a modified Social Network Index (SNI) and cognitive function through the Delayed Word Recall Test (DWRT) and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Linear and logistic regression models were employed to analyze the associations between social isolation and cognitive outcomes, adjusting for demographic and health-related factors. Ad

SUBMITTER: Feng T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11889041 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature