Prospective association between social engagement and cognitive impairment among middle-aged and older adults: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study

Objectives Cognitive impairment is a precursor of dementia. This study aimed to examine the association of social engagement with cognitive decline during the process of normal ageing.Methods We used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. The cognitive functions were tested at...

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Main Authors: Zhi-Jie Zheng, Yinzi Jin, Shuduo Zhou, Suhang Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-11-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/11/e040936.full