Associations of walking impairment with visual impairment, depression, and cognitive function in U.S. older adults: NHANES 2013-2014.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Walking impairment, a common health problem among older adults, has been linked to poor vision and mental health. This study aimed to investigate the associations of walking impairment with visual impairment, depression, and cognitive function in older adults.

Methods

A total of 1,489 adults aged 60 years and older who had participated in the National Health and Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013-2014 in the United States were included. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to examine the associations of walking impairment with visual impairment, depression, and four subdomains of cognitive function. Sample weights were used to ensure the generalizability of the results.

Results

Among all the participants (median age = 68 years; 53.7% women), 17.5

SUBMITTER: Gao W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9169344 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature