The effect of cognitive function heterogeneity on depression risk in older adults: a stratified analysis based on functional status

Cognitive function heterogeneity significantly affects depression risk through functional status stratification, impaired functioning exacerbates the predictive role of low cognitive functioning for depression, and calculative impairment may be an early marker of executive function impairment. The findings provide a basis for the precise identification of people at high risk of depression and the development of stratified intervention strategies.