Clinical and neuroimaging risk factors for cognitive decline in community ‐dwelling older adults living in rural Ecuador. A population‐based prospective cohort study.

ConclusionThis study provides evidence of cognitive decline in older adults living in a rural setting. Main targets for prevention should include glucose control, and the control of factors that are deleterious for the development of cortical atrophy and white matter hyperintensities.

Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - November 26, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Oscar H. Del Brutto, Robertino M. Mera, Victor J. Del Brutto, Mauricio Zambrano, Clinton B. Wright, Tatjana Rundek Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research