Association between anemia and cognitive dysfunction in the hypertensive older adults: a cross-sectional study - PubMed
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- #Cognitive dysfunction
- #Hypertension
- Study explores the association between anemia and cognitive dysfunction in hypertensive older adults using NHANES data (2011-2014).
- Anemia was found to be associated with higher odds of cognitive dysfunction (OR = 1.663, 95% CI: 1.082-2.557, p = 0.022).
- Higher hemoglobin levels were linked to reduced odds of cognitive dysfunction (OR = 0.880, 95% CI: 0.782-0.991, p = 0.036).
- Hemoglobin levels below 13.67 g/dL were significantly associated with increased odds of cognitive impairment.
- The study suggests hemoglobin levels may serve as a predictor of cognitive decline, with 13.67g/dL as a potential threshold for intensive cognitive monitoring.