Motoric cognitive risk syndrome: prevalence and associated sociodemographic and clinical factors in primary care settings in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) is a pre-dementia condition characterized by subjective memory complaints and slow gait, and it is associated with increased risk of dementia and mortality. This study investigated MCR prevalence in a Brazilian community sample and its associations with sociodemographic and clinical factors.

Methods

Cross-sectional study conducted in four public primary care settings. Sociodemographic, clinical, motor, and cognitive aspects were assessed.

Results

The sample included 355 individuals (mean age = 71.4 years, 69.6% women). The prevalence of MCR was 11.3%. Univariate analysis showed associations with older age, lower education, inactivity, falls, polypharmacy, depression, stroke, poor Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-Re

SUBMITTER: Azevedo LVDS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12620998 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature