ArticleAustralasian journal on ageing2025
Factors associated with dementia among older people in Malaysia: Findings from National Health and Morbidity Survey.
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- Building a Dementia-Ready Workforce in Malaysia: Family Caregivers' Insights.Dementia (London, England) · 2026Article
- Factors associated with dementia among older people in Malaysia: Findings from National Health and Morbidity Survey.Australasian journal on ageing · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo identify factors associated with dementia among older people in Malaysia.
methodsThis study used data from a nationwide cross-sectional survey in Malaysia. Participants involved were older people aged 60 years and above. Data collected were on dementia risk factors as well as dementia screening. Dementia screening was done using the Identification and Intervention for Dementia in Elderly Africans cognitive screening tool. Univariate analysis and multiple logistic regression were carried out to determine the factors associated with dementia.
resultsThere were 3774 participants involved in this study. Multiple logistic regression showed factors associated with dementia among older people were those aged 70 years and above, Indian ethnic group, being single, primary or no formal education, as well as those with hypertension. Interestingly, our findings also showed that older people with hypercholesterolemia have lower odds of having dementia.
conclusionsMultiple factors were associated with dementia in Malaysia, highlighting the need to implement multiple interventions strategies, by taking a lifetime approach emphasizing education, physical as well as social aspects.
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