D Holder-Nevins

The Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment among Older Adults in Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 2, Issue 2 (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.003

Pages:

71–6

Synopsis:

We estimated the prevalence of cognitive impairment among older adults in Jamaica and identified associated factors. Less than one-third of persons had cognitive impairment and this was associated with older age, lower education and poorer health and physical functioning.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study sought to document the prevalence of cognitive impairment among a nationally representative sample of community-dwelling older adults and determine associated factors.

Received:

August 27, 2014

Accepted:

September 8, 2014

Published:

May 28, 2015

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