Dementia severity and weight loss: a comparison across eight cohorts. The 10/66 study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to investigate the association between dementia severity and weight loss in countries with low and middle incomes, where most prevalent cases reside.

Methods

Cross-sectional catchment area surveys were performed in Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, China, and India. In 16,538 older adults (≥65 years of age), significant weight loss was self-reported and confirmed by an informant. We conducted neuropsychological testing and clinical and neurological assessments. Dementia severity was determined by applying a validated algorithm and was quantified by the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale.

Results

The characteristics of those who reported weight loss varied across countries. In Poisson models, after controlling for relevant

SUBMITTER: Albanese E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3898277 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature