State-Level Education Quality and Dementia Incidence in the United States
2024
State-Level Education Quality and Dementia Incidence in the United States
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Cha Hyungmin, Farina Mateo, Jackson Heide, Ailshire Jennifer, Walsemann Katrina
Primary Institution: University of Southern California
Hypothesis
How does state education quality relate to dementia risk, particularly by race?
Conclusion
Higher state education quality is associated with lower dementia risk across different racial groups.
Supporting Evidence
- There is a robust link between education and dementia risk.
- The study used data from the Health and Retirement Study linked to historical state school investment records.
- The association between state education quality and dementia risk is consistent across racial subpopulations.
Takeaway
Better education in a state can help people have a lower chance of getting dementia, no matter their race.
Methodology
Hazard models were used to examine the association between state-level education quality and dementia onset.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 55 years and older, across White and Black racial groups.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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