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P3‐239: Frequency of mixed brain pathologies in African‐Americans and Whites with dementia
Author(s) -
Barnes Lisa,
Aggarwal Neelum,
Leurgans Sue,
Arvanitakis Zoe,
Bennett David,
Schneider Julie
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2011.05.1680
Subject(s) - dementia , medicine , cohort , pathology , disease , alzheimer's disease , neuropathology , lewy body
of high importance to reduce the individual risk. They seem to reduce the dementia risk by enhancing cognitive reserve. The present study aims to determine the prevalence of dementia and the association with leisure activities in a sample of elderly subjects, from Sao Paulo city, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil.Methods:Cross-sectional study of a randomized community sample of 1,563 elderly subjects aged 60 years or older. The following instruments were used: a questionnaire with seven items about having the habit of leisure activities (reading newspaper, reading books, watching TV, going to the museum, listening radio, playing games and going to the cinema); The Cambridge Mental Disorders of the Elderly Examination (CAMDEX), and a socioeconomic questionnaire. Results: The overall prevalence of dementia was 6.8 (95% CI; 6.1-7.5%). Univariated analysis indicated independent associated factors. The multivariate analysis showed an association with watching TV (OR1⁄40.8; p1⁄40.015), reading newspaper (OR1⁄40.5; p1⁄40.033), reading books (OR1⁄40.7; p1⁄40.002), and not going to the museum (OR1⁄41.8; p< 0.001). After adjusting for age, gender and educational level, the association remained. There was no association between dementia prevalence and going to the cinema, playing games and listening radio. Conclusions: In our sample, dementia prevalence in elderly subjects was associated with many leisure activities. We believe that those activities could be stimulated perhaps at lower costs, enhancing cognitive performance and leading to the prevention of dementia and a better quality of life among older people. Potential benefits of leisure activities could be expected and explored by further research.