Do associations of neighbourhood attributes with cognitive function vary by socio-economic status? A 12-year follow-up study of older Australians
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Implication
Longitudinal analysis reveals SES indicators moderate neighbourhood influences on cognitive health in older adults.
Key Points
- Higher levels of education and better housing were linked to improved cognitive outcomes over time.
- Noteworthy associations included PM2.5 levels negatively impacting cognitive function, especially in non-homeowners.
- The study followed 1160 older Australians over 12 years, assessing their cognitive health multiple times.
- Findings suggest enhancing neighbourhood environments can help reduce SES disparities in cognitive health.
Cite This Study
Cerin et al. (2025) studied this question.