Waist Measurements and Mild Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Daehyun, Shin Hyung Eun, Jung Heeeun, Jang Jae Young, Cho Hyunjin, Lim Nahyun, Won Chang Won, Kim Miji
Primary Institution: Kyung Hee University
Hypothesis
Is there an association between waist-based anthropometric indices and mild cognitive impairment in older adults?
Conclusion
The study found that the weight-adjusted-waist index is significantly associated with mild cognitive impairment in men.
Supporting Evidence
- The incidence of mild cognitive impairment was 21.1% in men and 34.1% in women during the 6-year follow-up.
- The highest weight-adjusted-waist index quintile was significantly associated with mild cognitive impairment only in men.
- Other waist-based indices did not show significant associations with mild cognitive impairment.
Takeaway
This study looked at how waist size might affect thinking skills in older people and found that one specific measurement is linked to problems with thinking, especially in men.
Methodology
A retrospective study using multivariate logistic regression analysis to examine the association between waist-based indices and mild cognitive impairment.
Participant Demographics
51.8% women, mean age 75.1±3.6 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
1.39–14.47
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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