Association of Impaired Cognitive Functions with Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Elderly Indian Population

摘要

Background: The prevalence of dementia is projected to rise dramatically in future with increasing life expectancy. Though dementia itself is not treatable in majority of cases, modification of co-morbid medical conditions may influence onset and rate of decline of cognitiv e functions. Objective: To determine the prevalence of dementia in elderly by assessing cognitive function and to assess the association of cardiovascular risk factors with cognitiv e functions Methods: Study design: Cross sectional analytical study. Participants: 400 consecutive elderly subjects > 65 years attending Geriatric OPD, Dept. of Medicine, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur, were recruited and assessed for cognitive functions by applying Mini Mental Status examination Score (MMSE). Relationships between cardiovascular risk factors and impaired cognitiv e score were determined. Results: Prevalence of impaired cognitive function (MMSE Score Conclusion: Prevalence of cognitive impairment rises significantly as the age advances and is associated with alcohol intake and high cholesterol.