Vascular risk and cognitive impairment in an older, British, African-Caribbean population

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This article examines the relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and cognitive impairment in a sample of older, Caribbean-born British subjects. Findings indicate that there were significant associations between cardiovascular health and cognition disorders but they were mediated by physical activity levels and educational status.

Statistical Data Included, Education, Exercise, Cardiovascular system, Circulatory system, British, Blacks, Cognition disorders in old age, Geriatric cognitive disorders

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Age, vascular risk, and cognitive decline in an older, British, African-Caribbean population

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A survey was conducted among older African-Caribbean population, to investigate relationship between baseline factors and subsequent cognitive decline. The results indicated that cognitive decline was strongly related with increased age, but not directly with sex, education, diabetes mellitus, or exercise.

United States, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Population, Forecasts and trends, Demographic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Cognition in children, Cognitive development

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Does social activity influence the accuracy of subjective memory deficit? Findings from a British community survey

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Study to determine the association between subjective memory deficit (SMD) and cognitive impairment in a British community population is presented. Influence of person's social environment on SMD is also determined.

Analysis, Physiological aspects, Memory disorders in old age, Geriatric memory disorders, Social life

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