Lee, AT;
Chan, WC;
Chiu, HF;
Richards, M;
Hui, LY;
Ng, SP;
Chan, WM;
(2016)
Physical health and lifestyle predictors for significant cognitive impairment in community-dwelling Chinese older adults in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Medical Journal
, 22
(S6)
S37-S39.
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Abstract
KEY MESSAGES: 1. The 6-year incidence of significant cognitive impairment (SCI) in community-living Chinese older people in Hong Kong is 8.6%; 2. Old age, female gender, and low educational level are risk factors for SCI; 3. Physical illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, and atherosclerosis are risk factors for SCI; early detection and adequate treatment of these illnesses might help reduce the risk of SCI development in older people; 4. Depression is also a risk factor for SCI; 5. Endurance exercises, stretching exercises, and mental activities are protective against development of SCI.
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