Cohort changes in cognitive function among Danish centenarians. A comparative study of 2 birth cohorts born in 1895 and 1905.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aim

The objective was to examine cohort changes in cognitive function in 2 cohorts of centenarians born 10 years apart.

Methods

The Longitudinal Study of Danish Centenarians comprises all Danes reaching the age of 100 in the period April 1, 1995 through May 31, 1996. A total of 207 out of 276 persons participated (75%). The Danish 1905 Cohort Survey includes all individuals born in 1905. In total, 225 out of 364 persons who reached the age of 100 in the cohort participated in the most recent 2005 follow-up (62%). In both cohorts, cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination.

Results

There were no significant differences in cognitive score between the two centenarian birth cohorts. However, modest tendencies were seen towards bette

SUBMITTER: Engberg H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2731155 | biostudies-literature | 2008

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature