The association between atherogenic index of plasma and cognitive impairment among older adults in Southern Iran: findings from the Bushehr elderly health program
Our finding suggests that a high AIP despite using statins, is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment. Smoking, low physical activity, depression, and diabetes in non-statin users, and low education in statin users are determinants of impaired cognitive function. It is important to monitor AIP levels and address associated risk factors to mitigate the risk of cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative conditions.
Authors
- Bagher Larijani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5386-7597)
- Noushin Fahimfar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6205-9794)
- Moloud Payab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9311-8395)
- Ramin Heshmat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9498-6397)
- Mahbube Ebrahimpour
- Farshad Sharifi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2035-6587)
- Afshin Ostovar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8670-5797)
- Amin Sedokani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1325-3309)
- Nekoo Panahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2184-7043)
- Yasaman Zarinfar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3559-6022)
- Mohammad Eslami
- Iraj Nabipour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8152-2737)
Institutions
- Biotechnology Research Center (IR)
- Bushehr University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06224-w
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bushehr University of Medical Sciences