Wide range of body composition measures are associated with cognitive function in community‐dwelling older adults

Aim Studies of the association between body composition, both body fat and body muscle, and cognitive function are rarely reported. The aim of the present study was to determine the association between a wide range of body composition measures with cognitive function in older adults. Methods A total...

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Published in:Geriatrics & gerontology international 2017-04, Vol.17 (4), p.554-560
Main Authors: Won, Huiloo, Abdul Manaf, Zahara, Mat Ludin, Arimi Fitri, Shahar, Suzana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
Aged
Body Composition
Body fat
Body Mass Index
Cognition
Cognitive ability
cognitive function
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Independent Living
Linear Models
Malaysia
Male
Middle Aged
obesity
older adults
Older people
Sex Factors
Verbal learning
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Summary:Aim Studies of the association between body composition, both body fat and body muscle, and cognitive function are rarely reported. The aim of the present study was to determine the association between a wide range of body composition measures with cognitive function in older adults. Methods A total of 2322 Malaysian older adults aged 60 years and older were recruited using multistage random sampling in a population‐based cross‐sectional study. Out of 2322 older adults recruited, 2309 (48% men) completed assessments on cognitive function and body composition. Cognitive functions were assessed using the Malay version of the Mini‐Mental State Examination, the Bahasa Malaysia version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Digit Span Test, Digit Symbol Test and Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test. Body composition included body mass index, mid‐upper arm circumference, waist circumference, calf circumference, waist‐to‐hip ratio, percentage body fat and skeletal muscle mass. Results The association between body composition and cognitive functions was analyzed using multiple linear regression. After adjustment for age, education years, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, depression, smoking status and alcohol consumption, we found that calf circumference appeared as a significant predictor for all cognitive tests among both men and women (P 
ISSN:1444-1586
1447-0594
DOI:10.1111/ggi.12753