In:
Gerontology, S. Karger AG, Vol. 50, No. 4 ( 2004), p. 230-234
Abstract:
〈 i 〉 Background: 〈 /i 〉 Pulmonary function has been associated with some measures of cognitive performance, mostly in late adulthood. This study investigated whether this association is present for a range of cognitive measures, at three stages of adulthood, and whether it remains after controlling for demographic, health and lifestyle factors. 〈 i 〉 Method: 〈 /i 〉 The relationship between forced expiratory volume at 1 s (FEV 〈 sub 〉 1 〈 /sub 〉 ), a measure of pulmonary function, and cognitive test performance was examined in three cohorts aged 20–24, 40–44 and 60–64. 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 After controlling for demographic variables, smoking, physical activity, and respiratory disease, significant associations between FEV 〈 sub 〉 1 〈 /sub 〉 and cognitive test performance were evident in each age group for most cognitive measures. The association between FEV 〈 sub 〉 1 〈 /sub 〉 and measures of speed increased with age. 〈 i 〉 Conclusion: 〈 /i 〉 FEV 〈 sub 〉 1 〈 /sub 〉 has a small but reliable positive association with cognitive test performance throughout adulthood, possibly reflecting a common physiological factor.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0304-324X
,
1423-0003
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2004
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1482689-6
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