Why the study?
Are cardiovascular risk factors associated with cognitive function in middle-aged and older African Americans?
Population
43 African Americans (aged 43-82 yr; 83% women)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Fitness and antihypertensive associations with cognition in African Americans are hypothesis-generating; prospective studies needed before clinical consideration.
Are cardiovascular risk factors associated with cognitive function in middle-aged and older African Americans?
Cardiovascular risk factors, particularly fitness levels and antihypertensive medication use, are significant predictors of cognitive function in middle-aged and older African Americans.
Izquierdo‐Porrera et al. (2002) studied this question.
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