Anemia and Mild Cognitive Impairment in the German General Population

24 Sep 2015Dlugaj, Marthaa | Winkler, Angelaa | Weimar, Christiana | Dürig, Janb | Broecker-Preuss, Martinac | Dragano, Nicod | Moebus, Susannee | Jöckel, Karl-Heinze | Erbel, Raimundf | Eisele, Lewine | ,

Our results suggest that anemia is associated with an increased risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment MCI independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors. The association of anemia and MCI has important clinical relevance, because many causes of anemia can be treated effectively.

Cohort Study
2 effects
5 years
4033 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Anemia Lymphatic outcome
Anemia
Lymphatic system

Cognitive deficit Brain outcome
Increased risk of Cognitive deficit
Brain system

High evidence
92.0%

Anemia Lymphatic outcome
Anemia
Lymphatic system

Cognitive Activity Brain outcome
Decreased risk of Cognitive Activity
Brain system

High evidence
-92.0%