• Bratisl Med J · Jan 2024

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

    • Assel Tukinova, Gulnar Shalgumbayeva, and Zhanna Mussabekova.
    • Bratisl Med J. 2024 Jan 1; 125 (2): 113116113-116.

    ObjectiveTo study the risk factors of cognitive impairment in elderly people in the Republic of Kazakhstan.MethodsStudy 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.ResultsIncomplete 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    .ConclusionPrevention 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).

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