ArticleLipids in health and disease2024
Association between a body shape index and cognitive impairment among us older adults from a cross-sectional survey of the NHANES 2011-2014.
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- Association between a body shape index and female infertility: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2024Article
- Correction: Association between a body shape index and cognitive impairment among US older adults from a cross-sectional survey of the NHANES 2011-2014.Lipids in health and disease · 2024Article
- Body roundness index and cognitive function in older adults: a nationwide perspective.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study aimed to assess the relationship between A Body Shape Index (ABSI) and cognitive impairment among older adults in the United States.
methodsThis cross-sectional study analyzed cognitive function in 2,752 individuals aged 60 and older using data from the 2011-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Cognitive assessments were conducted using the Immediate Recall Test (IRT), Delayed Recall Test (DRT), Animal Fluency Test (AFT), and Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST). A Body Shape Index (ABSI) was calculated from waist circumference (WC), weight, and height. The relationship between ABSI and cognitive outcomes was examined through multifactorial linear regression, smooth curve fitting, and subgroup and interaction analyses.
resultsWith complete data, 2752 persons 60 and older participated in the study. After adjusting for covariables, these results showed statistically significant negative relationships between ABSI, IRT, and DSST scores. The negative correlation between DSST and ABSI is more substantial in males than females. There is less of a negative link between ABSI, AFT, and DSST among drinkers who consume 12 or more drinks annually compared to those who consume less. Furthermore, compared to individuals without high blood pressure(HBP), those who suffered HBP showed a more significant negative connection between ABSI and AFT.
conclusionLower cognitive function was linked to higher ABSI.
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