People who smoke are more likely to report memory problems and cognitive decline in midlife, a study from Ohio State University found. Former smokers who quit seem to face less likelihood of cognitive decline.
The research matches the findings of previous studies that have linked smoking and dementia including Alzheimer’s disease. However, this latest study could also help raise red flags earlier in life, said the study’s lead author Jenna Rajczyk. The study was published in theResearchers used a one-question self-assessment and asked people if they’ve experienced problems such as growing memory loss or confusion.
reported. “The prevalence among those who had quit less than 10 years ago was 1.5 times that of nonsmokers. Those who quit more than a decade before the survey had an SCD prevalence just slightly above the nonsmoking group.” SCD is a new and simple measure that could have broader applications, Rajczyk said. It does not amount to a diagnosis.Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease: “Relation Between Smoking Status and Subjective Cognitive Decline in Middle Age and Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data.”© 2022 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
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