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May 28, 1971Science

Intelligence and Blood Pressure in the Aged

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FWFrances L. WilkieUniversity of MiamiCECarl EisdorferAlbert Einstein College of Medicine

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Implication

Longitudinal analysis shows that hypertension affects cognitive decline in older individuals, suggesting health implications.

Key Points

  • This research investigates the relationship between hypertension and cognitive decline in older adults.
  • Assessed individuals initially in their 60s for blood pressure and intelligence at baseline and after 10 years
  • Examined 70 to 79-year-olds and their follow-up completion based on blood pressure levels
  • Analyzed changes in cognitive function relative to blood pressure categories
  • Diastolic hypertension correlated with significant intellectual loss over 10 years in individuals examined at 60
  • Subjects with hypertension did not complete follow-up, and those with normal/mildly elevated blood pressure experienced some decline
  • Initial intelligence scores were lower among hypertensive individuals who did not finish the follow-up program

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Wilkie et al. (1971) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a226b02f56da133636cc901https://doi.org/10.1126/science.172.3986.959
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