Risk factors of cognitive impairment in elderly people in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Tukinova A. Shalgumbayeva G. Mussabekova Z.
2024 Comenius University in Bratislava

Bratislava Medical Journal
2024 #125 Issue 2 113 - 116 pp.

OBJECTIVE: To study the risk factors of cognitive impairment in elderly people in the Republic of Kazakhstan. METHODS: Study design - cross - sectional. 385 elderly people randomly selected from all over Kazakhstan took part in the survey. The questionnaire for the elderly included socio-demographic data and a small test that determines the absence or the risk of developing cognitive impairment. RESULTS: Incomplete secondary education increases the risk of developing CI 4.92 times, secondary education 1.24, secondary special education 2.25 times compared to higher education. The absence of work at this time increases the risk of cognitive impairment compared to those who continue to work 2.24 times, being retired 0.42 times. Smoking increases the risk of developing CI compared to those who do not smoke 2.51 times, smoking history 0.86 times. Alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing CI compared to those who do not drink alcohol 1.62 times, other (on holidays) 0.31 times. CONCLUSION: Prevention of dementia does not exist today, but it is possible to reduce the risk of its development. Risk factors increase the chances of getting sick but also serve as guidelines that can be influenced (Tab. 3, Ref. 17). Text in PDF www.elis.sk

cognitive impairment , elderly people , risk factor

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Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Semey Medical University, Semey, Kazakhstan
Department of General Medical Practice, Semey Medical University, Semey, Kazakhstan
School of Postgraduate Education, Alumni Employability and Career, Semey Medical University, Semey, Kazakhstan

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Department of General Medical Practice
School of Postgraduate Education

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