Prevalence and related factors of physical function and cognitive impairment among older adults: a population-based regional cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

As the country with the largest and fastest-aging older population worldwide, China has hosted an increasing number of regional investigations into disability among older adults. However, the prevalence of disabilities related to physical function and cognition in southern China remains unknown. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of and associated factors for cognitive and physical function impairment in individuals aged 60 years and older.

Methods

For this population-based cross-sectional study, a total of 5,603 participants were recruited between June 2021 and December 2022 using a multistage, stratified, cluster sampling procedure. Instruments, including a general questionnaire, basic and instrumental activities of daily living, the Chinese vers

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11949958 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature