Secular Trends in Dementia and Cognitive Impairment of U.S. Rural and Urban Older Adults

Conclusions Larger gains in rural adults’ cognitive functioning between 2000 and 2010 that are linked with increased educational attainment demonstrate long-term public health benefits of investment in secondary education. Persistent disadvantages in cognitive functioning among rural adults compared with sociodemographically similar urban peers highlight the importance of public health planning for more rapidly aging rural communities.
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research