Survival analysis of patients with Alzheimer's disease in a memory clinic in Xi'an, China
The mean survival time of AD patients in Xi'an, Northwest China was 8.9 years. Pneumonia was the leading cause of death for AD patients. Diagnostic delay and fall accident were associated with shorter survival, while good nutrition, caregivers and medication therapy were associated with good outcome.
Authors
- J H Liu
- Wenhui Lu
- Ling Gao
- Qiumin Qu
- Xiaojuan Guo
Institutions
- First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70860_099200
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00