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  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Falls are a common concern among older adults.
  • Cognitive decline is a significant public health issue.
  • Understanding risk factors for cognitive decline is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between recent fall experience and cognitive function.
  • To examine how this association differs between sexes and age groups.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing (2006-2016).
  • Included 9279 participants at baseline.
  • Employed generalized estimating equation models and chi-square tests for analysis.

Main Results:

  • Fall experience was significantly associated with cognitive decline after adjusting for confounders (B=-0.013, P=0.017).
  • The association was more pronounced in individuals 64 years or less (P=0.006) and in males (B=-0.017, P=0.041).

Conclusions:

  • Recent fall experience is a significant predictor of cognitive decline.
  • Younger older adults and men are particularly vulnerable to this association.
  • Self-reported fall screening could inform public health strategies for cognitive decline prevention.