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Factors Associated with Cognitive Impairment among Adults of 55 Years and Older in Cameroon

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    • Publication Information:
      Karger Publishers, 2025.
    • Publication Date:
      2025
    • Collection:
      LCC:Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system
      LCC:Geriatrics
    • Abstract:
      Introduction: Cognitive impairment is a major cause of dependency in older people. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with severe cognitive decline, as assessed by the mini-mental state examination (MMSE), in community-dwelling adults aged 55+ in Cameroon. Method: Data are from a cross-sectional survey carried out in Cameroon. The cognitive status was assessed using the MMSE and a score of 18/30 or lower is considered as a proxy of severe cognitive decline. Result: A total of 403 adults participated in the study. Of these, 16 (3.9%) had an MMSE score
    • File Description:
      electronic resource
    • ISSN:
      1664-5464
    • Relation:
      https://doaj.org/toc/1664-5464
    • Accession Number:
      10.1159/000542305
    • Accession Number:
      edsdoj.0fb15abd595246998ac3de711b33d20d