Does midlife SBP predict late-life cognitive function?
Midlife systolic blood pressure is a significant predictor of late-life cognitive impairment, suggesting early control may be beneficial.
Midlife SBP is a significant predictor of reduced cognitive function in later life. Early control of SBP levels may reduce the risk for cognitive impairment in old age.
Lenore J. Launer (1995) studied this question.