Food Insecurity and Risk of Dementia and Cognitive Impairment With No Dementia in US Older Adults

Heejin Lee; Elizabeth Ludwig‐Borycz; Steven G. Heeringa; Lindsay H. Ryan; Kenneth M. Langa; Claire T. McEvoy; Julia A. Wolfson; Cindy W. Leung

doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.33592

September 24, 2025JAMA Network OpenOpen Access

Food Insecurity and Risk of Dementia and Cognitive Impairment With No Dementia in US Older Adults

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Key Points

Food insecurity is associated with an increased risk of dementia and cognitive impairment without dementia.
Participants facing food insecurity showed elevated cognitive decline, particularly those aged 65 and older.
This cohort study analyzed health records of older adults and their food security status to determine mental health impacts.
Findings underscore the need for improved access to nutritional resources to support cognitive health in older populations.

Implication

Cohort study reveals heightened dementia risk due to food insecurity in older adults, suggesting significant health implications.

Abstract

This cohort study examines the associations between food insecurity and the risks of dementia, cognitive impairment with no dementia, and cognitive impairment with dementia among US older adults.

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Lee et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d6e16f8b2b6861e4c40089 https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.33592

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Food Insecurity and Risk of Dementia and Cognitive Impairment With No Dementia in US Older Adults

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Food Insecurity and Risk of Dementia and Cognitive Impairment With No Dementia in US Older Adults

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Discussion

Cite This Study

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