Gender differences in cognitive performance and health status in the Faroese Septuagenarians cohort

Abstract

The aim was to determine cognitive performance and health status in the Faroese Septuagenarians cohort in relation to gender differences. In this cross-sectional study of 713 Faroese septuagenarians who underwent a clinical, neurophysiological and neuropsychological examinations and questionnaire, women performed better on tests covering the memory domain, while there was no gender difference in other cognitive domains. Men suffered more frequently from cardiovascular events while women more frequently suffered from arthrosis, hypothyroidism and muscle pain. We observed a considerable heterogeneity and gender difference in some cognitive domains and health in Faroese septuagenarians.

10-Year Follow-up of the Original Faroese Septuagenarian Cohort: Focus on Frailty and Association With All-cause Mortality

“…As found at baseline (Petersen et al, 2019), women performed significantly better in memory assessments than men at the 10 years-follow-up. This may seem peculiar since a higher proportion of women than men develop dementia, as observed in the Faroese Septuagenarian cohort, where women had a greater incidence of all-cause dementia (IRR 1.58 [CI 0.93,2.71]) (Paul et al, 2021).…”

“…This population-wide study is a 10-year follow-up of the Faroese Septuagenarian cohort established in 2007/2008. Baseline study procedures have been described elsewhere ( Petersen et al, 2019 ). With no prior follow-up, all living cohort members ( n = 532) were invited to a 10-year follow-up from December 2017 to January 2019; 347 cohort members participated (65%) ( Figure 1 ).…”

Medication use among the oldest old in the Faroe Islands—A national cross‐sectional study

“…[26][27][28][29] Medication use among the oldest old has not been studied in the Faroe Islands, a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, with 55 330 inhabitants. In the Faroese Septuagenarian cohort, 82% reported taking daily medication 30 when they were 70-74 years of age and 94% at the age of 80-84 years, 31 but the study did not assess the appropriateness of the medication. The prevalence of polypharmacy and PIMs has shown to vary substantially among countries, 32,33 but cultural differences are likely to exist between countries in terms of health care system, prescribing and available medications.…”

The Faroese Septuagenarians cohort: A comparison of well-being before and during the COVID-19 pandemic among older home-dwelling Faroese

“…In short, all 1131 citizens born between 2 January 1934 and 31 August 1937, aged 70-74 years, were invited to participate in a population-based study to examine the health status of elderly Faroese residents. Study procedures for baseline study have been described elsewhere [19]. With no prior follow-up, all living cohort members were invited to a 10-year follow-up in the period December 2017 to January 2019, and 347 individuals participated, corresponding to a participation rate of 65%.…”