Analysis on Condition Survey and Influencing Factors of Senile Dementia in Heilongjiang Province
Li Lianli
Xiao Chun
Abstract：OBJECTIVE To analyze the prevalence rate of Alzheimer's disease and its related influencing factors in the elderly population in Heilongjiang Province,so as to provide early identification and psychological guidance and intervention basis for the risk groups of Alzheimer's disease.METHODS In the survey,stratified multi-stage random sampling method was adopted,Alzheimer's Disease Screening Scale(AD8 and CSIS-D)was used as screening tools,and ICD-10 dementia diagnostic criteria was applied to diagnose Alzheimer's disease.RESULTS A total of 5 362 valid questionnaires were collected.The prevalence rate of dementia in the elderly was 5.04%.Logistic regression analysis showed that being female,having a history of chronic diseases,smoking,drinking,living in suburban or rural areas,advanced age,poor marital status,and working in certain industries were risk factors for dementia in the elderly(P＜0.05),while engaging in physical exercise at least three times a week and living in suburban or rural areas were protective factors(P＜0.05).CONCLUSION Dementia,as a common mental disorder among the elderly,should attract widespread social attention.Regular screening and health promotion regarding mental health knowledge should be conducted for high-risk groups such as women,those with chronic diseases,smokers,drinkers,and urban residents to slow down the rising prevalence rate of dementia in the elderly.
Keywords：senile dementiaprevalence ratecorrelation factorHeilongjiang
Publication Date：2025-10-10
Online Publishing Date：2025-11-13(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 16-19 )