Association between housework frequency and cognitive impairment among Chinese older adults: a prospective cohort study based on CLHLS.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Housework is a crucial aspect of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), essential for maintaining the independence of older adults. This study aims to explore the association between housework frequency and cognitive impairment by incorporating a multidimensional assessment of cognitive impairment risk factors.

Methods

This study utilized data from the Chinese Longitudinal Health and Longevity Survey (CLHLS, 2014-2018), including 2797 older adults, after excluding individuals aged < 65 years, with cognitive impairment or self-reported dementia, or missing education data at baseline, along with those missing Chinese Mini-Mental State Examination (CMMSE) scores at either baseline or follow-up. Cognitive function was assessed using the education-adjusted CMM

SUBMITTER: Wang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551153 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature