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Key Points Question Are visual and/or hearing impairments associated with cognitive decline and depression? Findings In this cross-sectional study of 18 038 participants aged 45 years or older in China, visual… Click to show full abstract
Key Points Question Are visual and/or hearing impairments associated with cognitive decline and depression? Findings In this cross-sectional study of 18 038 participants aged 45 years or older in China, visual impairment was associated with worse performance in episodic memory and global cognition as well as with worse depression symptoms. Hearing impairment was also associated with poorer performance in episodic memory, mental intactness, and global cognition. Meaning In this study, visual and/or hearing impairments were associated with higher risks of cognitive decline and depression among middle-aged and older adults in China.
Journal Title: JAMA Network Open
Year Published: 2020
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