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ArticleFrontiers in public health2022

Using Health Check Data to Understand Risks for Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Among Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Peoples in Northern Queensland-A Data Linkage Study.

Fintan Thompson, Sarah G Russell, Linton R Harriss, Adrian Esterman, Sean Taylor, Rachel Quigley, Edward Strivens, Robyn McDermott

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Fintan ThompsonCollege of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD, Australia.
Sarah G RussellCollege of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD, Australia.
Linton R HarrissCollege of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD, Australia.
Adrian EstermanClinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Sean TaylorTop End Health Service, Northern Territory Government, Darwin, NT, Australia.
Rachel QuigleyCollege of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD, Australia.
Edward StrivensCollege of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Cairns, QLD, Australia.
Robyn McDermottClinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveHigh rates of dementia are evident in First Nations populations, and modifiable risk factors may be contributing to this increased risk. This study aimed to use a longitudinal dataset to gain insights into the long-term risk and protective factors for dementia and cognitive impairment not dementia (CIND) in a Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal population in Far North Queensland, Australia. STUDY DESIGN AND

settingProbabilistic data linkage was used to combine baseline health check data obtained in 1998/2000 and 2006/2007 for 64 residents in remote communities with their results on a single dementia assessment 10-20 years later (2015-2018). The relationship between earlier measures and later CIND/dementia status was examined using generalized linear modeling with risk ratios (RRs). Due to the small sample size, bootstrapping was used to inform variable selection during multivariable modeling.

resultsOne third of participants (

conclusionsThe preliminary findings from this small study highlighted two potential protective factors for dementia that may be present in this population. A tentative risk profile for later CIND/dementia risk is suggested, although the small sample size limits the applicability of these findings.

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Cognitive DysfunctionDementiaHealth Services, IndigenousHumansInformation Storage and RetrievalQueenslandAboriginalAustraliacognitive impairmentdementiafirst nationIndigenousTorres Strait Islander

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PMID35252085
PMCPMC8888447

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