Vitamin D Levels and the Risk of Cognitive Decline in Chinese Elderly People: the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey

Conclusions:
This first follow-up study of elderly people, including the oldest-old, in Asia shows that low vitamin D levels were associated with increased risk of subsequent cognitive decline and impairment.

Source: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences - September 10, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Matchar, D. B., Chei, C.-L., Yin, Z.-X., Koh, V., Chakraborty, B., Shi, X.-M., Zeng, Y. Tags: Research Article Source Type: research