Association of Vascular Risk Factors With Cognition in a Multiethnic Sample

Discussion.
CVRFs are associated with poorer cognitive functioning, but not cognitive decline, among minority older adults. These relationships vary by gender and medication use. Consideration of unique racial, ethnic, and cultural factors is needed when examining relationships between CVRFs and cognition.

Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - June 1, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Schneider, B. C., Gross, A. L., Bangen, K. J., Skinner, J. C., Benitez, A., Glymour, M. M., Sachs, B. C., Shih, R. A., Sisco, S., Manly, J. J., Luchsinger, J. A. Tags: Special Article Source Type: research