Cognitive function and its transitions in predicting all-cause mortality among urban community-dwelling older adults
Journal
BMC psychiatry
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2020-05-06
Author(s)
Li, Tsai-Chung
Li, Chia-Ing
Liu, Chiu-Shong
Lin, Chih-Hsueh
Lin, Wen-Yuan
Yang, Chuan-Wei
Yang, Shing-Yu
Lin, Cheng-Chieh
Abstract
Cognitive impairment is accompanied with high rates of comorbid conditions, leading ultimately to death. Few studies examine the relation between cognitive transition and mortality, especially in Asian population. This study evaluated baseline cognition and cognitive transition in relation to all-cause mortality among community-dwelling older adults.
Subjects
Cognitive function; Cognitive transition; Mini-mental state examination; Mortality
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Type
journal article