Frontiers in Public Health
Cognitive impairment and associated factors among community-dwelling older adults with hypertension in tropical China
Background Cognitive impairment (CI) is highly prevalent among older adults with hypertension and imposes substantial burdens on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. Identifying factors associated with CI is essential for developing targeted prevention strategies, yet evidence from tropical regions of China remains limited. Objective To examine the prevalence of CI and factors associated with CI among community-dwelling older adults with hypertension in tropical China. Methods This community-based cross-s …