Prospective association between social engagement and cognitive impairment among middle-aged and older adults: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Cognitive impairment is a precursor of dementia. This study aimed to examine the association of social engagement with cognitive decline during the process of normal ageing.

Methods

We used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. The cognitive functions were tested at baseline, and 2-year and 4-year follow-up visits. Social engagement was constructed as a comprehensive measure including the quantity and frequency of social activities. Activities of social engagement were classified into three types. Multilevel logistic model was fitted to evaluate the prospective association between social engagement and cognitive impairment.

Results

After 2-year follow-up, compared with participants with the lowest level of social engagement, those wi

SUBMITTER: Zhou S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7677353 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature