Cardiovascular risk factors and cognitive decline in middle-aged adults

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Authors

David S. Knopman · Mayo Clinic

Lori L. Boland · Mayo Clinic

Thomas H. Mosley · Mayo Clinic

George Howard · Mayo Clinic

Duanping Liao · Mayo Clinic

Moysés Szklo · Mayo Clinic

P. McGovern · Mayo Clinic

Abstract

Hypertension and diabetes mellitus were positively associated with cognitive decline over 6 years in this late middle-aged population. Interventions aimed at hypertension or diabetes that begin before age 60 might lessen the burden of cognitive impairment in later life.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurology

Volume 56, Issue 1, pp. 42-48

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.56.1.42

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