Journal of Public Health. 39(4):e170–e178, DEC 2017

DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdw124

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PMID: 27899478

Issn Print: 1741-3842

Publication Date: 2017/12/01


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One-year prospective study on the presence of chronic diseases and subsequent cognitive decline in older adults

Hamzah Bakouni;Samantha Guerra;Veronica Chudzinski;Djamal Berbiche;Helen-Maria Vasiliadis;

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Abstract

BackgroundThe literature is inconsistent regarding the effect of the presence of chronic physical and mental diseases on cognitive decline in older adults. The objectives of this study were to explore the effect of chronic diseases on subsequent cognitive decline assessed via the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) in community living older adults.MethodsWe used data from individuals (n = 2010) participating in the ESA (Étude sur la Santé des Aînés) study. Cognitive status was measured with the MMSE at baseline and after 1 year. Chronic diseases were identified via administrative databases in accordance with International Classification of Diseases 9/10. Multivariate linear regression was used to assess the change in MMSE as a function of chronic physical and mental disorders, while adjusting for socio-demographic and clinical factorsResultsSignificant decreases in MMSE scores were found in patients who had a stroke (β value: -2.83) or diabetes (β value: -1.06) and in older adults aged older than 75 years (β value: −0.91).ConclusionsWhen adjusting for other chronic diseases, stroke, diabetes and advanced age were associated with subsequent cognitive decline in older adults during a one-year follow-up. Longer follow-up is recommended to assess long-term effect.

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