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The Paquid epidemiological program on brain ageing.

J F Dartigues1, M Gagnon, P Barberger-Gateau

  • 1INSERM U330, Université de Bordeaux II, France.

Neuroepidemiology
|January 1, 1992
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The Paquid study followed 3,777 elderly individuals to understand brain aging. This epidemiological research tracked cognitive changes and identified dementia cases in a French population over five years.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Gerontology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Understanding normal and pathological brain aging in the elderly is crucial.
  • Longitudinal studies are essential for tracking cognitive decline and dementia progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate normal and pathological brain aging in a cohort of elderly individuals.
  • To identify and diagnose dementia cases using standardized criteria.

Main Methods:

  • An epidemiological study of 3,777 community-dwelling elderly subjects (≥65 years).
  • A 5-year follow-up with home interviews by psychologists.
  • A two-stage diagnostic process for dementia: screening (DSM-IIIR) and confirmation (NINCDS-ADRDA).
  • Inclusion of a sample of institutionalized subjects for comparison.

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Main Results:

  • The study successfully recruited and followed a large cohort of elderly individuals.
  • Established a methodology for identifying dementia in a general population sample.
  • Provided baseline data for future analyses on brain aging and dementia.

Conclusions:

  • The Paquid study provides valuable longitudinal data on brain aging in the elderly.
  • The employed methodology allows for reliable identification of dementia cases.
  • Findings contribute to understanding the epidemiology of cognitive decline and dementia.