Investigating the individual and joint effects of socioeconomic status and lifestyle factors on mild cognitive impairment in older Italians living independently in the community: results from the NutBrain study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Despite extensive research, a clear understanding of the role of the interaction between lifestyle and socioeconomic status (SES) on cognitive health is still lacking. We investigated the joint association of socioeconomic factors in early to midlife and lifestyle in later life and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

Design

Observational cross-sectional study.

Setting

NutBrain study in northern Italy.

Participants

773 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older (73.2 ± 6.0 SD, 58.6% females) participating in the NutBrain study (2019-2023).

Measurements

Three SES indicators (home ownership, educational level, occupation) and five lifestyle factors (adherence to Mediterranean diet, physical activity, smoking habits, social network, leisure ac

SUBMITTER: Bernini S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12880421 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature