Publications by authors named "Effat Walia Nizia"
J Alzheimers Dis Rep
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Alzheimer's disease (AD) is linked to chronic illnesses and cognitive decline, raising concerns for rural communities in West Texas.
- The study aimed to identify sociodemographic and chronic disease risk factors associated with cognitive impairment among older adults in Cochran, Parmer, and Bailey counties.
- Results indicated that age (60-69), anxiety, depression, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease significantly affect cognitive health, with Bailey County showing a higher risk for impairment compared to the others, and females in Parmer County having a notably lower risk than males.
