Gender differences in the association between education and late-life cognitive function in the LifeAfter90 Study: A multiethnic cohort of the oldest-old.

Jennifer O Lam, Rachel A Whitmer, Maria M Corrada, Claudia H Kawas, Katherine E Vieira, Charles P Quesenberry, Paola Gilsanz

Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Pleasanton, California, USA.Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Pleasanton, California, USA. · pubmed

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Abstract

Few studies have examined the relationship between education and cognition among the oldest-old.

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Research summary

The paper examines the association between education and cognitive function in the oldest-old, which is relevant to understanding factors that may influence cognitive aging. However, it primarily focuses on observational relationships rather than addressing root causes of aging or interventions that could extend lifespan or improve health in old age. Thus, while it contributes to the field of aging research, its impact is limited.

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