2020
DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.14186
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Association of Sensory Impairments With Cognitive Decline and Depression Among Older Adults in China

Abstract: IMPORTANCE Sensory impairments may heighten the risk of premature brain aging. Little is known regarding the association of sensory impairments with cognitive function and depression in China. OBJECTIVE To examine the association of visual and/or hearing impairments with cognitive decline and depression. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This cross-sectional study used the data from 18 038 respondents to the 2015 survey of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, a nationally representative survey o… Show more

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“…There is concern that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively impacted depressive and anxiety symptoms [ 1 , 18 , 33 ], especially among young adults aged 18–25 years [ 10 , 20 , 26 , 36 ]. While young adulthood is generally a period of good physical health, mental health problems are common [ 19 , 27 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There is concern that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively impacted depressive and anxiety symptoms [ 1 , 18 , 33 ], especially among young adults aged 18–25 years [ 10 , 20 , 26 , 36 ]. While young adulthood is generally a period of good physical health, mental health problems are common [ 19 , 27 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…1 During the first wave of the pandemic, healthcare workers were worried about bringing COVID-19 home to their families and shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), 2 and reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress. 3 …”
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confidence: 99%
“…Evaluation of age-related changes in somatosensory function will also necessitate consideration of biobehavioral factors such as cognitive and psychological function. Population-based studies have reported significant associations between cognitive decline, depression, and sensory deficits (eg, vision and hearing) ( 21 , 22 ). Also, research has shown that depressed mood states ( 23 ) and psychological distress ( 24 ) can influence responses to noxious stimuli.…”
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confidence: 99%