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This research aims to investigate the prevalence of motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) and its associations with various factors in older adults.

April 16, 2026Gerontology

Motoric cognitive risk syndrome among community-dwelling older adults in China: Prevalence, associated factors, and adverse outcomes

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Cross-sectional analysis identifies prevalence and factors of motoric cognitive risk in older adults, suggesting new screening approaches.

This research aims to investigate the prevalence of motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) and its associations with various factors in older adults.
Cross-sectional analysis of 5,242 older adults aged ≥60 years from CHARLS
Used Boruta algorithm for feature selection
Employed multivariate logistic regression and XGBoost for analysis
MCR prevalence was found to be 12.9%
Significant associations identified with physical performance measures
Higher education and social activity inversely related to MCR
MCR prospectively linked to increased ADL disability

Cheng et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional analysis identifies prevalence and factors of motoric cognitive risk in older adults, suggesting new screening approaches.