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March 7, 2026Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical SciencesOpen Access

Physical Health and Cognitive Outcomes in Elderly School Members: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study

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SPSasima PakulanonHPHaruthai PetvisetSYSupannikar Yingyongsaksri

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Cross-sectional study explores cognitive function and physical health in elderly school members, suggesting complex relationships.

Key Points

  • The study aims to understand the relationship between physical fitness, depression, and cognitive function in elderly school members.
  • Descriptive cross-sectional design
  • 216 elderly school members assessed for health status
  • Cognitive function evaluated using MoCA-T
  • Depression measured by Thai Geriatric Depression Scale-15
  • Physical activity and fitness assessed through the Senior Fitness Test.
  • Most participants had normal BMI but low education levels.
  • High prevalence of cognitive impairment was observed, with 44.4% having mild impairment.
  • 91.7% reported no depressive symptoms despite high levels of physical activity.

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Pakulanon et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2255af8044f7a4eb6d6https://doi.org/10.5336/medsci.2025-112102
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