Edentulism, social mobility, and cognitive aging: a life course perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Although edentulism and social mobility have each been linked to cognitive decline, few studies have examined their joint effects or how these relationships vary across age groups. This study investigated the independent and joint effects of edentulism and intergenerational social mobility on cognitive function, with a focus on age-specific patterns.

Methods

We analyzed data from the Health and Retirement Study (2006-2020), including 23,158 adults aged 51+. Cognitive function was assessed using a 27-point modified Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status. Social mobility was measured using intergenerational education mobility, and edentulism was determined through self-reporting. Linear mixed-effects models with lagged time-varying covariates were used to assess l

SUBMITTER: Liu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12526881 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature