Association between age at first birth and cognitive function in women 60 years and older: the 2011–2014 cross-sectional National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) study
Later AFB is associated with a reduced prevalence of cognitive impairment and improved cognitive outcomes, particularly when the first birth occurs after age 21. Considering WHtR and WWI may further optimize the protective effects of AFB on cognitive health. These findings underscore the importance of reproductive timing for long-term cognitive health.
Authors
- Chenyu Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3812-3164)
- Jinkou Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9184-3385)
- Muhui Lin
- Liqun Deng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7594-0414)
Institutions
- First Hospital of China Medical University (CN)
- China Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22767-4
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.99
Funders
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention