Adiposity impacts cognitive function in Asian populations: an epidemiological and Mendelian Randomization studyResearch in context

• Main Authors: Theresia Mina (Author), Yik Weng Yew (Author), Hong Kiat Ng (Author), Nilanjana Sadhu (Author), Gervais Wansaicheong (Author), Rinkoo Dalan (Author), Dorrain Yan Wen Low (Author), Benjamin Chih Chiang Lam (Author), Elio Riboli (Author), Eng Sing Lee (Author), Joanne Ngeow (Author), Paul Elliott (Author), Konstadina Griva (Author), Marie Loh (Author), Jimmy Lee (Author), John Chambers (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Obesity and related metabolic disturbances including diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia predict future cognitive decline. Asia has a high prevalence of both obesity and metabolic disease, potentially amplifying the future burden of dementia in the region. We aimed to inve...