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Cognitive scores fell in older Swiss adults over time
In the oldest cohort, the share with scores indicating marked cognitive difficulties rose from 16.5% in 2017 to 30.6% in 2023.In the oldest cohort, the share with scores indicating marked cognitive difficulties rose from 16.5% in 2017 to 30.6% in 2023.
Cohort studyPopulations
Who was studiedCommunity-dwelling older Swiss adults, 2016-2024
What changedCognitive screening scores fell over time in all cohorts, with the largest decline in the oldest
The catchOnly adults with complete assessments were included, excluding those with missing data