Why the study?
What are the predictors of cognitive decline and mortality in a general aged population over a 10-year period?
What are the predictors of cognitive decline and mortality in a general aged population over a 10-year period?
Age, APOE4, manifest vascular diseases, and diabetes are strong predictors of cognitive decline and mortality in individuals aged 75 and older.
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Supports risk stratification in older adults; leaves open whether modifying these factors alters outcomes in trials.
Tilvis et al. (2004) studied this question.
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