Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2024, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (2): 195-201.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2024.02.009

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Physical fitness and characteristics of cognitive function among people aged 55 to 75 years with high and low risk of dementia in communities in Beijing

LIU Hua1(), JIA Mingyue1, DU Xiaoxia2, YANG Yaru3, LI Jing4, LÜ Jihui5()   

  1. 1. Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, Beijing 100191, China
    2. Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Centre, Beijing 100068, China
    3. School of Physical Education and Health, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
    4. Guanyin Temple Street Office, Beijing 102600, China
    5. Beijing Geriatric Hospital, Beijing 100095, China
  • Received:2023-09-15 Revised:2024-01-13 Published:2024-02-25 Online:2024-03-01
  • Contact: LIU Hua, Lü Jihui E-mail:liuhua@cupes.edu.cn;lvjihui@139.com
  • Supported by:
    National Key Research and Development Programme of China(2017YFE0118800);Quality Undergraduate Curriculum of Beijing Higher Education Institutions(145122005/004);Beijing Higher Education "Undergraduate Teaching Reform and Innovation Project"(145122002/007);2023 Inner Connotation Development-Research-Science and Technology Stronger Schools Supporting Programme(155223021)

Abstract:

Objective To analyze the risk factors of dementia among healthy elderly individuals in the middle of their lives.
Methods A total of 175 participants aged 55 to 75 from two communities in Beijing were included from July, 2021 to April, 2023. Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Aging, and Incidence of Dementia (CAIDE) related risk factors and other demographic data were collected. According to the CAIDE assessment, participants with scores ≥ 9 were as high-risk group, and those with scores < 9 were as low-risk group. They were evaluated with Stroop Color Word Test (SCWT), two elements 1-back task paradigm and the revised Trail Making Test (TMT); measured the grip strength, 30 s forearm flexion tests and five sit-to-stand tests; the average step speed and step length of a 10-meter walk were recorded.
Results The average total score of CAIDE was 9.86 in the high-risk group, and was 4.95 in the low-risk group. There was no difference in age between two groups (P = 0.188). There were differences in the proportion of participants of male, less than seven years' education, systolic blood pressure > 140 mmHg, cholesterol > 6.5 mmol/L, body mass index > 30 kg/m2, and lack of physical activity between two groups (χ2 > 3.116, P < 0.05). The grip strength (t = -4.174), walking speed (t = -2.414), SCWT accuracy (Z = -2.684) were all worse in the high-risk group than in the low-risk group (P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that walking speed (OR = 25.483), grip strength (OR = 1.133) and SCWT accuracy (OR = 37.430) were independent influencing factors of dementia (P < 0.05).
Conclusion Weaker grip strength, slower gait speed and worse inhibitory control might be independent influencing factors of dementia.

Key words: dementia, risk factors, executive function, muscle strength, gait speed, grip strength

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