Longitudinal Engagement in Modifiable Lifestyle Behaviors and Racial–Ethnic Differences in Dementia Risk
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6432459 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Roger Wong (0000-0002-2243-1990, SUNY Upstate Medical University, corresponding author), Tatiana Mikhailova (0000-0003-3300-8896, SUNY Upstate Medical University), D Hudson (0000-0003-1385-5887, Washington University in St. Louis), Sojung Park (0000-0002-1381-7736, Brown School, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO, USA), Shenyang Guo (0000-0003-3643-6415, Brown School, Washington University in St Louis, St Louis, MO, USA) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 3-4_suppl |
| Pages | 22S-31S |
| Publication date | 2025-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Aging and Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1552-6887 • E-ISSN: 0898-2643 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/08982643241308938 |
| PMID | 40123186 |
| OpenAlex | W4408775261 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 37 |
Objectives The objective was to examine racial–ethnic differences in longitudinal engagement for lifestyle behaviors and moderating role of race–ethnicity between lifestyle behaviors and dementia risk. Methods We analyzed 2011–2021 National Health and Aging Trends Study data, a nationally representative U.S. sample of 6155 White, Black, Hispanic, and Asian older adults aged 65+. Cox models regressed dementia on the interaction between lifestyle behaviors (physical activity, smoking, and social contacts) and race–ethnicity. Results Only smoking was associated with about a 45% higher dementia risk (aHR = 1.45, 95% CI = 1.11–1.89). On average, Black and Hispanic respondents exhibited less frequent physical activity and social contacts, along with more frequent smoking. There was one significant interaction; more social contacts were associated with lower dementia risk among Asian respondents (aHR = 0.16, 95% CI = 0.05–0.55). Discussion Racial–ethnic differences in lifestyle behaviors should be considered when addressing dementia disparities. Future research needs to explore the relationship between social contacts and lower dementia risk among Asian older adults
Dementia · Disease · Ethnic group · Longitudinal study · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Demography · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |