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SynthesisAging & mental health2022

The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment in Latin America and the Caribbean: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Fabiana Silva Ribeiro, Ana Carolina Teixeira-Santos, Anja K Leist

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

24 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  2. [Incidence of the progression and remission of cognitive decline in older adults].Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Fabiana Silva RibeiroDepartment of Social Sciences, University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
Ana Carolina Teixeira-SantosDepartment of Social Sciences, University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
Anja K LeistDepartment of Social Sciences, University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.ORCID 0000-0002-5074-5209

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe population of Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) is ageing rapidly, presenting the highest prevalence rates of dementia in the world. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an intermediate condition between normal ageing, Alzheimer's disease, and related dementias. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the prevalence of MCI in LAC countries and explore factors associated with MCI (i.e. age, sex/gender, and education).

methodA database search was conducted in September 2020 using PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Lilacs, SciELO, EMBASE, and medRxiv for population- or community-based studies, published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

resultsFrom 2,155 screened studies, we selected reports including subjects with a precise diagnosis of MCI. A total of 11 studies met the inclusion criteria, adding up to 20,220 participants in nine countries: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Costa Rica. Estimates for all-type MCI prevalence ranged from 6.8% to 25.5% and amnestic MCI between 3.1% and 10.5%. Estimates differed by age and education, with oldest and lower-educated adults presenting higher MCI prevalence.

conclusionThis first systematic review of the prevalence of MCI discusses the population strata with the highest potential to benefit from dementia risk reduction interventions in LAC countries.

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Alzheimer DiseaseCognitive DysfunctionCaribbean RegionHumansLatin AmericaMexicoPrevalence

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PMID34844480
PMCPMC9466284

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