Association Between cMIND Diet and Dementia Among Chinese Older Adults: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China's rapidly aging population has led to a growing burden of dementia, marked by cognitive decline and heavy social and economic costs. Dietary patterns have been identified as a critical means for prevention.

Methods

This study drew on data from the China Longitudinal Health and Longevity Survey (CLHLS). Three logistic regression models were applied to examine the association between the Chinese version of the Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (cMIND) diet and dementia. To test the stability of the results, we conducted two sensitivity analyses. Restricted cubic spline (RCS) models were used to assess the potential for a nonlinear relationship. Subgroup and interaction analyses were conducted to expl

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12655610 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature