Cognitive function in normotensive elderly adults: a population-based cross-sectional study in rural China
Older age, female gender, and lower BMI are associated with lower MMSE scores in normotensive elderly individuals. Strengthening community screening and education for older women and men with low BMI is essential.
Authors
- Na Pan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7860-220X)
- Xueping Lu
- Wenyu Wang
- Yingnian Chen
- Changqing Zhan
- Qiao Wang
- Xinling Xie
Institutions
- Wannan Medical College (CN)
- Bengbu Medical College (CN)
- Taizhou Second People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1756221
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00