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  • The LIfestyle for BRAin Health (LIBRA) index is established for assessing dementia risk in midlife and older adults.
  • Limited data exists on LIBRA index application and its factors in younger adult populations.
  • This study examines LIBRA factors and their association with cognitive functioning across the lifespan, from ages 20 to 75.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of LIBRA risk factors across different age groups, from young adulthood to older age.
  • To analyze the association between the LIBRA index score and cognitive functioning throughout adulthood.
  • To explore variations in LIBRA factors and their cognitive associations by age decade, sex, and socioeconomic status (SES).

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the German National Cohort (NAKO) mega-cohort, including 149,948 participants.
  • Calculated proportions and trend tests for 10 LIBRA factors, excluding diet and cognitive activity.
  • Employed cluster-adjusted linear regression to assess LIBRA scores' association with a composite neuropsychological test score, controlling for numerous demographic and socioeconomic variables.

Main Results:

  • Behavioral risk factors (smoking, inactivity, depression) were more prevalent in younger adults, while vascular factors (hypertension, diabetes, CHD) increased with age.
  • Higher LIBRA scores consistently correlated with lower cognitive functioning across all adult age groups.
  • A socioeconomic gradient was evident in LIBRA scores, with men exhibiting lower scores but stronger cognitive associations in women.

Conclusions:

  • The LIBRA index is a valuable tool for assessing dementia risk in younger adults (20-39 years), an understudied demographic.
  • The early and frequent occurrence of modifiable risk factors in younger adults is linked to diminished cognitive function.
  • Observed sex/gender and SES disparities underscore the need for targeted, early interventions, particularly for lower SES groups and women, to mitigate dementia risk across the lifespan.