Better cognitive function in younger generations - Insights from two cohort studies of middle-aged to older adults in Wisconsin.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding generational trends in dementia and cognitive decline is essential to quantify future healthcare needs and may help identify interventions and preventions. We aimed to determine whether individuals from more recent generations showed better neurocognitive function.

Methods

This cross-sectional study combined data from 4439 participants (mean age 64 years (SD = 13); 57% were women) from the Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study and Beaver Dam Offspring Study. We assessed participants' birth cohort (1901-1924, Greatest Generation; 1925-1945, Silent Generation; 1946-1964, Baby Boom Generation; 1965-1984, Generation X) and neurocognition (Trail-Making Tests A and B, Digit Symbol Substitution Test, Auditory Verbal Learning Test, Verbal Fluency Test). Multiva

SUBMITTER: Merten N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9233025 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature