Sensory impairments and the risk of cognitive decline and dementia across sex, age, and regions: Longitudinal insights from Europe.

Sören Möller, Jesper Lykkegaard, Rikke Syrak Hansen, Lonny Stokholm, Niels Kristian Kjær, Linda Juel Ahrenfeldt

Open Patient data Explorative Network, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark; The OPEN Research Unit, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, 5000 Odense, Denmark.Open Patient data Explorative Network, Odense University Hospital, 5000 Odense, Denmark; The OPEN Research Unit, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, 5000 Odense, Denmark. · pubmed

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Abstract

In aging populations, understanding predictors of cognitive decline is essential. We aimed to investigate the risk of cognitive decline and dementia by sensory impairments across sex, age, and European regions, and examined the mediating role of activities of daily living (ADL), physical activity, and depressive symptoms.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the relationship between sensory impairments and cognitive decline, which is pertinent to understanding age-related diseases. However, it primarily focuses on correlational aspects rather than addressing root causes of aging or proposing interventions for lifespan extension. The findings may contribute to the field but do not represent a significant advancement or breakthrough.

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