Histories of neighborhood socioeconomic status contribute to race differences in later-life cognition

DISCUSSION: Disinvestment in neighborhoods may be particularly salient in race disparities in cognitive function.HIGHLIGHTS: Race is implicated in the likelihood of living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods. Historical trends in neighborhood disadvantage are associated with cognitive function in older adulthood. Identifying patterns of neighborhood change may inform neighborhood-level interventions.PMID:38552138 | DOI:10.1002/alz.13786

Source: The Journal of Alzheimers Association - March 29, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ketlyne Sol Emily P Morris Ji Hyun Lee Afsara B Zaheed Jordan D Palms Kiana Scambray Philippa Clarke Laura B Zahodne Source Type: research