Publications by authors named "Yafu Yu"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the link between air pollution and the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults in China, using data from the Hubei Memory and Aging Cohort Study.
- Results show that higher levels of pollutants like PM2.5 and PM10 significantly increase the odds of developing MCI, particularly in older individuals.
- The findings highlight the need for more research across different populations to further understand and address the impact of air pollution on cognitive health in aging populations.
Prevalence and risk factors for subjective cognitive decline and the correlation with objective cognition among community-dwelling older adults in China: Results from the Hubei memory and aging cohort study.
Alzheimers Dement
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is reported in 58.33% of older adults, with higher rates in rural areas and among females.
- The study involved 7,486 participants aged around 71, assessing correlations between SCD and objective cognitive decline (OCD) across various cognitive functions.
- SCD could indicate early signs of OCD, suggesting the need for preventive measures against dementia, with health and lifestyle factors playing a significant role in increased SCD risk.
Background: The correlation between cognitive function and lipid profiles, including total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and triglycerides, is inconsistent.
Aims: This cross-sectional study investigated the association between serum lipid levels and the prevalence of cognitive impairment among community-dwelling older adults and explored this difference in association by gender and urban-rural residency.
Methods: Participants aged 65 and above in urban and rural areas were recruited between 2018 and 2020, selected from the Hubei Memory and Aging Cohort Study.
Background: The prevalence of dementia in China, particularly in rural areas, is consistently increasing; however, research on population-attributable fractions (PAFs) of risk factors for dementia is scarce.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey, namely, the China Multicentre Dementia Survey (CMDS) in selected rural and urban areas from 2018 to 2020. We performed face-to-face interviews and neuropsychological and clinical assessments to reach a consensus on dementia diagnosis.
Background: Some studies have demonstrated an association between low and high body mass index (BMI) and an increased risk of dementia. However, only a few of these studies were performed in rural areas.
Objective: This cross-sectional study investigated the associations between BMI and cognitive impairment among community-dwelling older adults from rural and urban areas.